Causes
Symptoms of vocal cord nodules
Diagnosis and treatment of vocal cord nodules
Removal of vocal cord nodules
Vocal cord nodules (singing nodules) are a disease of the larynx in which benign formations of fibrous tissue of the vocal folds occur due to their overload. In most cases, these nodules are found in people with vocal professions. They arise from constant overload of the vocal cords, which leads to the gradual appearance of small seals on them. As the vocal cords continue to be subjected to stress, the nodules enlarge.
Causes
The main reason for the appearance of singing nodules is overstrain or increased stress on the vocal folds. This is the wrong formulation of the voice of singers, professional voice loads with ARVI and many other reasons.
Vocal cord nodules are most often observed in women between 20 and 50 years of age.
Symptoms of vocal cord nodules
Often the only complaint of patients with this pathology is hoarseness. Patients report that the voice becomes hoarse and no pain occurs. With an increase in the tension of the vocal cords, the hoarseness increases, and after some rest it disappears a little.
Vocal cord nodules are usually arranged in pairs, symmetrically. This external symptom is a characteristic difference between nodules and polyps, cysts or tumor formations. The color of the nodules is pale pink and differs little from the color of the vocal cords.
Diagnosis and treatment of vocal cord nodules
In> Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the Clinic + 31 nodules of the vocal cords are identified using fibrolaryngoscopy.
Treatment is conservative, it consists in prescribing a voice mode to the patient - to limit communication as much as possible or not to speak loudly. The main treatment is voice therapy, which aims to teach the patient to control their voice.
In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids may be prescribed by your doctor to reduce swelling. However, it should be remembered that the treatment of vocal cord nodules should be aimed at eliminating the main cause of their occurrence, and the use of drugs can only slightly alleviate the symptoms, but will not cure the pathology.
Removal of vocal cord nodules
In cases of the appearance of large singing nodules or with their further growth, surgical intervention is necessary. When removing the nodules of the vocal folds, Clinic + 31 uses the methods of endolaryngeal microsurgery. During the operation, endoscopic instruments are used, with the help of which visualization of the lumen of the larynx and pathological foci on the monitor is provided.
Remember that a timely appeal to a specialist will help to eliminate the problem in time and prevent the development of a more serious pathology. With early diagnosis, vocal cord diseases are curable in most cases. Therefore, do not delay your visit to the doctor. Keep your voice loud and clear at all times.
