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Vocal cord problems
Vocal cord problems refer to any disorder of the larynx, which are the muscles in the throat responsible for producing vocal sound. Infections, strain, and problems with the nerves controlling these muscles are among the more common causes of vocal cord problems.
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Whom do you see for vocal cord problems?
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Vocal cord problems! who do singers see?
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Could a vocal cord problem a symptom of asthma?
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What are some treatments for vocal problems?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I have friends that always speak very softly, even sometimes being hard to understand! Do they have a problem with their vocal cords?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I've got problem with my vocal cords.. Bcz i scream and sing alot, kindly advise what to drink in order to recover back! thanks a ton?
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A 16-year old male asked:
I am singer, and the problem when i sing my vocal.Cords get sick easy, i can't scream neither sing agude, i feel so worried, please.Help me?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Hi i got pharyngitis is that a vocal problem and is it contagious and can you talk and sing with it or is the answer no?.
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A 16-year old male asked:
Hey I have a problem in my vocal cords since.November, i can't sing, scream I have to drink water all the time i feel my vocal cords inflamed?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are common vocal problems?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please if somebody can help - vocal cords problem since flew to japan and got laryngitis bad?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Back in time i used to sing/screem/shout alot. Nowadays i feel that i've problem with my vocal cords. How to recover vocal cords ?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Can somehow a phonation problem like difficulty to speak(vocal chords) be cause of a thyroid problem?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I am not a stammering person but when i go to talk in front of anyone i get nervous and anxiety and tha main problem is my vocal cord get hard and block.. I don't know why this happen in front of anyone. recommend me tip and exercise for this problem?
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A 27-year old male asked:
I have a feeble voice and often sound like a drunken. I've visited ENT doctor and he has told me that my vocal box doesn't have any problem. Need help?
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A 59-year old female asked:
What is long term prognosis and problems with having vocal cord implant? Can scar tissue or nodules grow? Recovery time? Thank you.
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A 19-year old male asked:
Why my vocal cord get hard and starting blockage speech in only front of anyone , anybody. Why my vocal cord tight before i speak and i use so pressure to produce sound..what is that problem name and what i do?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I'm very sensitive to heat & vocal noise, no tachycardia &sweating, no other somatic problems as i know.Thanks thanks for your responsibility.
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A 32-year old female asked:
Having breathing problem on minimal exertion can it be due to swollen vocal cords 2decho, pft xray, cbp, tsh=normal, ?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Besides a hearing problem, what would be a reason for a 7mo not to coo or babble? She passed the newborn screening & turns to noises but is not vocal.
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A 32-year old female asked:
Having breathing problem on minimal exertion can it be due to swelling in my throat , vocal cord i hve lpr?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Okay so I've been having this problem ever since I was 13 and I hid it from my parents ever since I had it but I'm 23 now and I have mouth head neck hand wrist and arm tics I do have vocal tics to but I only have the vocal ones when I'm by myself?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Sore throat,really bad cough,feels like I'm choking while coughing I have a hoarse voice no inflammation or spots on tonsils,I have strain on my vocal cords and a gagging reflex while coughing I sing a lot as well so this is a big problem ?
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My grandma is in her early 60's and shes having serious pain on her left side. What could be the problem?
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If I had an appendix, I would say that s my problem. It is on my left where appe dix should be?
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When is bradycardia a health problem for a woman in her 20's?
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My gynaecologist tells me theres no problem but Ive been struggling to conceive for almost 2years now?
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