Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

Bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP) is a challenging condition characterised by the impaired mobility of both vocal folds, which can lead to significant airway compromise and voice dysfunction. A ...

Your vocal cords play a more significant role in your body than simply helping you talk and sing. They protect your airway, prevent food, drink, and saliva from getting into your windpipe, and help ...

Researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for patients with vocal fold disorders. The hydrogel lasts longer than currently available treatments, which could ...

Doctors from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Hospital have successfully performed the Philippines’ first vocal implant surgery, restoring speech for a patient with vocal cord paralysis. According ...