Introduction
As a professional voice user, you likely understand that vocal fold disorders can be frustrating. Some people are able to live with the condition and manage it, while others need to seek treatment. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available. Dr Paul Drago is of the opinion that, latest research indicates that treatment of voice disorders is improving with more efficient methods being developed all the time
Vocal cord injections
Vocal cord injections are a form of treatment that has been used for many years to treat vocal fold paralysis. Injections are now being used to treat both unilateral and bilateral vocal fold paralysis, which can be caused by such conditions as stroke or neurological disorders.
Many patients find that this procedure is effective in restoring their ability to speak clearly again after years of struggling with poor speech quality due to their condition. The results may vary depending on the severity of your symptoms, but many people have experienced positive outcomes from vocal cord injections after trying other treatments without success.
Surgery for vocal fold paralysis
Surgery for vocal fold paralysis can be effective in some cases. However, it’s important to keep in mind that surgery isn’t always the best choice and carries risks and side effects. Surgery is not always covered by insurance, which means it can be expensive if you don’t have coverage or if your insurance doesn’t cover all of your costs.
Surgery may not be available in all areas; if you live far away from a hospital where these procedures are performed regularly, this could be an issue when considering treatment options.
The latest research indicates that treatment of voice disorders is improving.
The latest research indicates that treatment of voice disorders is improving.
- Vocal cord injections are effective. They are less invasive than surgery, but not as effective. Surgery is more invasive but also more effective than vocal cord injections.
- Surgery has been shown to be more effective than vocal cord injections in treating laryngitis and other conditions affecting the vocal cords, such as nodules or polyps (growths on the surface of one or both vocal cords). When surgical procedures are performed on a person who has had a previous surgery or radiation therapy to treat cancer, there is an increased risk of scarring and recurrent hoarseness or loss of voice quality following surgery due to damage done by these previous treatments
Conclusion
The latest research indicates that treatment of voice disorders is improving. Voice therapy and injections are both effective for treating laryngeal edema, but surgery is still the best option for vocal cord paralysis.
