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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.
Answered 3/20/2012
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Most likely not: Vocal cord paralysis can be caused by different things and it is usually not related to family history.
Answered 3/23/2012
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