Vocal cord nodules, referring to vocal cord nodules. Vocal fold nodules are a type of chronic laryngitis with more minute fibrous nodular growths, mostly formed by the development of chronic inflammatory lesions.
Vocal fold nodules, like vocal fold polyps, are due to the patient’s inappropriate use of sound, or after excessive use of sound, resulting in frequent friction of the free edge of the junction of the anterior and middle third of the vocal folds, causing vascular expansion of the vocal folds, increased permeability, increased exudation, and finally causing the protrusion, followed by hyperplasia and fibrosis and vocal fold nodules. The early symptoms of vocal cord nodules are mainly fatigue when vocalizing, followed by intermittent hoarseness, and as the disease develops, the hoarseness increases to persistent hoarseness. On examination, a symmetrical and limited dotted bulge is seen at the junction of the anterior and middle 1/3 of the free edge of the vocal folds; it may also show broad-based shuttle-shaped thickening and poor closure of the vocal folds.
For the treatment of vocal fold nodules, it is more important to pay attention to vocal fold rest than to use medication and other treatments. Early vocal fold nodules, after proper vocal fold rest, can cause the nodules to become smaller or disappear. The vocal nodules can be reduced or disappeared with proper vocal rest. Do not eat spicy and irritating food, and prohibit smoking and alcohol.