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Can severe coughing damage your vocal. cords? voice isn't normal.

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It can: A severe cough can lead to vocal chord inflammation, tear, or even coming loose. However, other causes of vocal chord change and voice change are far more common and can be a sign of serious illness. See an ENT or pulmonologist as soon as possible to get checked out.

Answered 3/13/2020

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