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I sang for a while and hit a high note and my voice kinda hurts a while. i don't sound different. and pain is gone. will it break my vocal cords?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

vocal cords: You can't break your vocal cords but you can abuse your voice and develop singer's nodules on your cords. These nodules cause hoarseness and pain. See an ent.

Answered 10/21/2013

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A member asked:

I sang for a while and hit a high note and my voice kinda hurts a while. i don't sound different. and pain is gone. will it break my vocal cords?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

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