Feb 28, 2024 · Vocal cord dysfunction is the abnormal closing of the vocal cords when you breathe in or out. It's also called laryngeal dysfunction, paradoxical vocal cord movement disorder or paradoxical …

Mar 10, 2026 · Voice disorders may include vocal cord paralysis, also called vocal fold paralysis; spasmodic dysphonia; issues with the voice box, also called the larynx; and vocal cord cysts, …

Jun 22, 2024 · Possible causes of vocal cord paralysis include nerve damage during surgery, viral infections and certain cancers. Treatment for vocal cord paralysis usually involves surgery, and …

Mar 10, 2026 · Voice therapy. In voice therapy, which may include vocal cord dysfunction therapy, speech-language pathologists teach you to improve how you use your voice and vocal muscles. A …

Dec 6, 2023 · If the diagnosis is laryngospasm or other vocal cord dysfunction, you may be referred to a speech-language pathologist to help you learn breathing exercises. Relaxation and breathing …

Jun 22, 2024 · Treatment of vocal cord paralysis depends on the cause, how serious the symptoms are and when symptoms began. Treatment may include voice therapy, bulk injections, surgery or a …

Sep 20, 2025 · Loss of control over the movement of the muscles that control the voice, also called vocal cord paralysis. This can be caused by nerve injuries due to surgery, injury to the chest or neck, …

Jan 17, 2026 · People who come to Mayo Clinic for help with voice disorders, airway and swallowing issues, or throat (laryngeal) cancer are diagnosed and treated by a multidisciplinary medical team …

Mar 10, 2026 · Learn more about the causes of common voice disorders, such as laryngitis and granuloma, and how Mayo Clinic diagnoses and treats them.

Nov 2, 2024 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Respiratory tract infection, especially in children younger than 2. Smoking Vocal cord dysfunction, a condition that affects vocal cord movement. Causes …