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I'm a teacher whose vocal chords have been straining since september. it started hurting only when talking, then when singing too, and now it hurts when yawning too. is there some irreversible damage i should be worried about? what can i do?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

See otolaryngology : Nodules could have formed on vocal cords. Need diagnosis from ENT doctor to design effective treatment

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

I'm a teacher whose vocal chords have been straining since september. it started hurting only when talking, then when singing too, and now it hurts when yawning too. is there some irreversible damage i should be worried about? what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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