Whether reciting the alphabet or belting out opera, human sound-making requires a lot of action from a very small set of muscles and tissue in the mouth, throat, and diaphragm. Arguably most important ...

Some of the most common vocal cord surgeries include medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and anterior glottic web formation. Vocal cord surgery is usually done to treat damage to the ...

Voice changes that linger can be easy to brush off—until they start interfering with daily life. Marisa Ryan, MD, voice specialist at University of Utah Health, discusses the causes of vocal cord ...

Vocal nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds due to overuse. They can cause a hoarse or raspy voice and affect a person’s ability to sing. Treatment often involves vocal rest and vocal ...

Several types of thyroplasty can alter or repair the vocal folds. This surgery is typically considered safe, and recovery times are minimal. A thyroplasty is a surgical procedure done to modify your ...

A person may lose their voice for many reasons unrelated to sickness or infection. This may include vocal overuse, vocal cord nodules, and laryngopharyngeal reflux. The larynx contains flaps of tissue ...

After vocal cord surgery, many patients develop stiff vocal folds that impact their ability to speak. Hydrogels can help prevent this by promoting healing, but delivering hydrogels to the vocal cords ...

Brigham and Women's nurses postponed the Oct. 14 strike to vote on a final offer. See the pay, insurance, and staffing terms, and what patients face. New CPSC recalls cover Amazon baby bath seats and ...