Have you ever heard that the vocal cords can paralyze?
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The vocal fold paralysis is usually unilateral and causes a lot of hoarseness, throat clearing, frequent choking and sometimes even breathlessness.
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Its diagnosis is made by video-laryngoscopy and the determination of its cause must be investigated as soon as possible, and a history of thyroid surgery has to be investigated previously, and even tumors of the central nervous system.
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Its treatment might include surgery and for sure speech therapy.
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So if you notice you have chronic hoarseness do not hesitate to schedule your videolaryngoscopy with us.