Voice changes that linger can be easy to brush off—until they start interfering with daily life. Marisa Ryan, MD, voice specialist at University of Utah Health, discusses the causes of vocal cord ...

Shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, throat tightness, hoarseness – could it be sinuses, allergies acting up, or the telltale signs that an asthma attack is on its way? Maybe none of the above.

Different types of vocal cord surgery include microlaryngoscopy, medialization laryngoplasty, and reduction laryngoplasty. The type of surgery a person has may depend on the reason for the procedure.

Some of the most common vocal cord surgeries include medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and anterior glottic web formation. Vocal cord surgery is usually done to treat damage to the ...