Question 1

is vocal cord paralysis curable?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Best doctor to see is an ENT specialist with interest in vocal cord disorders.

Question 2

how typical is vocal cord paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Common: Vocal cord paralysis has numerous causes and can affect speaking, breathing, and swallowing. The left vocal cord is affected twice as often as the right, and females are affected more often than males (3:2). Diagnosis is based on direct visualization. An extensive assessment may be necessary to determine the cause.

Question 3

will my 1-year-old son recover from vocal cord paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Vocal cord paralysis: If your baby's doctor diagnosed "vocal cord paralysis" why hasn't your baby been referred to an ear, nose, and throat doctor - preferably one more used to to caring for babies?

Question 4

what is the treatment for vocal cord paralysis?

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Please see below.: Vocal cord paralysis can cause a characteristic breathy voice often accompanied by difficulty swallowing, a weak cough, and feeling short of breath. If both vocal cords are affected, symptoms can include stridor.  It can have a variety of causes, and correct treatment depends on the cause.

Question 5

are some people more prone to getting vocal cord paralysis?

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Yes: If they have certain immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or if they have had instrumentation over their vocal cords such as thru trauma or medical procedure like endoscopy or being on a ventilator.

Question 6

my sister says she has vocal cord paralysis. are family members more likely to get the same thing?

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Not likely: No increased risk of vocal cord paralysis in family members since the causes of vocal cord paralysis are not inherited.

Question 7

infant was born with partial vocal cord paralysis. what happens over the next 1-6 months?

Accepted Answer

Waiting: The general advice is to watch and see if it improves naturally, as long as the baby has no other symptoms. Then a specialist needs to be involved.

Question 8

can you get vocal cord paralysis from a dental anaesthetic injection?

Accepted Answer

Dental anesthesia: Local anesthetics injected into the mouth structures should not affect the vocal cords. Discuss this with your dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 9

hi, what causes upper airway resistance syndrome (uars) and vocal cord paralysis as i was recently diagnosed. thanks?

Accepted Answer

"UARS" ?'s: Upper airway resistance with vocal cord paralysis can be caused by upper airway infection, thyroid enlargement, and other factors. It  has been reported as a post infection symptom of Covid-19.  Get a second opinion from an ENT physician, as some causes may need immediate attention.

Question 10

my daughters ent has recommended surgery for her vocal cord paralysis what is the best way to get a second opinion ?

Accepted Answer

Ask your primary doc: If you need a second opinion, ask your primary care doctor to make a referral for you.  He/she will have all the records and can send it to your next referral.  You can even ask your current ENT for a name for a second opinion.  Good specialist should not be offended if a patient asked for a second opinion.

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