Vocal Cord Paralysis

Vocal cord paralysis occurs when the nerve impulses to your voice box (larynx) are disrupted resulting in paralysis of the vocal cord muscles.  Patients with vocal paralysis typically experience hoarseness, vocal fatigue, reduction in speech volume, throat pain when speaking and choking and coughing when swallowing.  Depending on the severity of the symptoms, ENT of Georgia South offers a number of treatment options including voice therapy and surgery.