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Will I recover from vocal cord paralysis eventually?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had vocal paralysis over four months now from a fist fight from strikes to my throat. One doctor says it will take a year and another told me some people never recover. Will I eventually recover because I cannot speak well and it is making everything harder? Voice is raspy and breathy and takes a great effort for me. Will it eventually heal? I am a type 1 diabetic and taking medications for the same.
Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

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Hi,

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I understand your concern. You are having unilateral vocal cord palsy. As sufficient time had passed but need not worry. You should consult a good speech therapist and try a full course of speech therapy. You may get relief but if no satisfactory result comes then finally, a phonosurgeon may do thyroplasty. Thyroplasty usually gives a good result.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At August 15, 2018
Reviewed At February 2, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

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