What are vocal cord polyps?
Vocal cord polyps (also called "vocal fold" polyps by doctors) are rare in children and teens. They are benign (noncancerous) growths or lesions on the surface of the vocal cords.
Vocal cord polyps are easily mistaken for vocal cord nodules since they both tend to develop after habitual misuse of the voice box. Polyps are typically larger than nodules and are more swollen and blister-like (whereas nodules are more callouses-like).
What are the signs and symptoms of vocal polyps?
The symptoms and signs of vocal cord polyps or throat polyps are a strained or breathy voice. Polyps must be considered in an individual who was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules that were unresponsive to voice therapy.
What causes vocal polyps?
Vocal cord polyps are presumed to be a consequence of prolonged voice abuse. Individuals diagnosed with vocal cord nodules that don't improve despite voice therapy probably have polyps.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (lpr) will also exacerbate symptoms of vocal cord polyps.
How are vocal polyps diagnosed?
The diagnosis of vocal cord polyps is usually made by laryngoscopy or stroboscopy, procedures that examine the voice box while the child is awake. Microlaryngoscopy is usually used.
- Laryngoscopy: a physician will insert a spaghetti-sized camera into your child's nose and down the throat. This will allow our staff to examine your child's voice box, or larynx.
- Stroboscopy: a thin, flexible, small endoscope with a camera is passed gently through the nose to the region in the back of the throat above the vocal cords. The test measures the movement of your child's vocal cords when there is a concern about the strength, pitch and quality of his voice.
- Microlaryngoscopy (with anesthesia): this type of examination is seldom required. It is an anesthetic procedure used to examine the vocal cords more closely and is reserved for more puzzling or difficult-to-manage cases.
How are vocal polyps treated?
As polyps are probably caused by chronic abuse and misuse of the voice, we suggest a series of voice therapies to reduce straining.
If there is no response to treatment, and if the voice issue is severe, then surgical excision of the polyps could be advised.
What is the outlook for vocal polyps?
The prognosis for voice patients with polyps of the vocal cords is excellent if voice habits can be altered with therapy. If surgery must be performed, it is wise to heed the post-surgery advice of the voice specialists to prevent voice abuse and straining and achieve the best surgical result possible.
Control of potential allergy and reflux also can decrease inflammation before and following therapy or surgery.
Why Tender Palm Super-Speciality Hospital for vocal polyps treatment in Lucknow, India?
Tender Palm Super-Speciality Hospital offers Vocal Polyps Treatment in Lucknow, India. We have an expert team of ENT specialists skilled in advanced laryngoscopy, voice diagnostics, and minimally invasive microlaryngeal surgeries. We provide personalised therapy plans, including voice rehabilitation, for patients with benign vocal cord lesions causing hoarseness or speech issues.
To seek an expert consultation for Vocal Polyps Treatment in Lucknow, India:
Call us at +91-9076972161
Email at care@tenderpalm.com
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