What is vocal cord paralysis? Part 1 of 2

Dr. James Thomas, a laryngologist or "voice doctor" answers "What is vocal cord paralysis?" showing audio and video clips to explain the disorder. The case in the video represents the most easy type of vocal cord paralysis to diagnose, where one vocal cord is immobile and located in the midline. Despite the apparent closure of the vocal cords, the reasons for the Patient's symptoms including hoarse voice, running out of air when speaking and inability to compete with background noise are identified by a close look at the laryngoscopy and stroboscopy examinations.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• vocal
• cord
• paralysis
• paresis
• recurrent
• laryngeal
• nerve
• hoarse
• voice
• laryngitis
• laryngoscopy
• stroboscopy

[activemother]

thank you soooo much for this video. i am currently 3.5 weeks out of thyroid surgery when my recurrent laryngeal nerve was damaged. my left vocal fold is paralyzed. speech therapy begins next week. your description of peter's symptoms are accurate and match mine. i can't wait to learn more. thank you so much. how much time should we give my paralyzed cord to recover prior to attempting surgical steps?

[theallseeingoracle]

My mother had this after a surgery where she had to have a trach put in her throat.

[pr9301]

Eeeeeew!

[honeyshanesangco]

i also have left vocal cord paralysis

[Wolfbloodvamps171]

I have vocal cord paralysis

[grez14]

@activemother how did it happen?please tell me

[Ursulita777]

thanks for the video 

[TheMemere77]

my Allergist suspects i Have laryngospasm can you tell me more about Laryngo spasm?

[EpicFatKid]

Poor Peter! That really sucks! He got cancer, and now he can barely speak!