Vocal Fold Disorders

Question 1

Laryngitis

Answer 1

• Inflammation of the vocal folds
• Caused by excessive use of the voice, infections, inhaled irritants, or reflux

Question 2

Vocal nodules

Answer 2

• Noncancerous growths on the vocal cords, similar to a callous
• Most often caused by vocal abuse

Question 3

Vocal polyps

Answer 3

• Soft, noncancerous growth, similar to a blister

Question 4

Vocal fold paralysis

Answer 4

• One or both vocal folds doesn’t open or close
• Caused by injury, problems in surgery, stroke, cancer, neurological disorders

Question 5

What vocal fold disorder does this show?

Answer 5

• Laryngitis

Question 6

What vocal fold disorder does this show?

Answer 6

• Vocal nodules

Question 7

What vocal fold disorder does this show?

Answer 7

• Vocal polyps

Question 8

What vocal fold disorder does this show? (Insert picture of vocal fold paralysis)

Answer 8

• Vocal fold paralysis