Vocal cord congestion is usually a sign of acute inflammation and takes about 7 days to recover, depending on the severity of the condition and whether or not it is actively treated. Under normal circumstances, if the congestion of the vocal folds is mild, and at the same time have to follow the doctor’s advice to take active treatment, about 7 days to recover; if the congestion of the vocal folds is more serious, and do not pay attention to the daily taboo, voice, and do not take active treatment, the recovery time can be prolonged, and even more than 7 days. After the vocal cord congestion, the patient should rest the vocal cord, to follow the doctor’s instructions to take treatment, at the same time to develop a good habit of using the voice, to avoid excessive use of the voice, the diet needs to be light, avoid spicy and stimulating food, so as to avoid aggravation of the condition. Vocal cord congestion usually takes about 7 days to recover, after the symptoms need to go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of a professional doctor to take standardized treatment.