Vocal fold elevation may be related to vocal fold leukoplakia, vocal fold nodule, vocal fold polyp, etc. Reasonable treatment should be taken according to the cause and the degree of illness, whether surgery is needed or not needs to be clarified after examination by a doctor.
1. Vocal fold white spot: it is an incomplete keratinized hyperplastic lesion of the vocal fold mucosal epithelium, with white flaky elevation on the mucosal surface, limited in scope and not easy to wipe off. Since the white spots are considered as precancerous lesions, surgical excision is recommended, usually by microscopic leukoplasty under supportive laryngoscopy.
2. Vocal cord nodule: Long-term overuse of voice or improper use of voice, as well as various causes of chronic laryngitis, can cause vocal cord nodules, presenting a vocal cord bulge. For small nodules, you can rest and take medication such as Golden Voice Pill. If the effect of medication is not good, but the demand for voice is high, you can consider surgery.
3. Vocal cord polyp: The cause of vocal cord nodule can cause this disease, which is also manifested as the elevation of the vocal cord. Generally, the above mentioned surgical treatments are chosen to remove the swelling.
When the examination found that the vocal folds are elevated, you should actively seek medical treatment, after a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.