May 17, 2019 · The voice box sits just below your throat. It’s made of cartilage and contains your vocal cords, which vibrate to make sound when you talk. Cancer that begins in the vocal cords …

Dec 2, 2016 · Vocal cord paralysis, which can result from injury, stroke, a lung tumor or other health conditions Bowing of the vocal cords in old age The Mayo Clinic Book of Home …

Dec 7, 2024 · Diane Newman's vocal cord paralysis was causing the buildup of carbon dioxide, leading to loss of oxygen and confusion.

Apr 23, 2022 · Damage to vocal cords, also known as vocal folds, can happen through trauma, surgery, radiation or overuse of the voice. Standard treatment of steroid injections …

Apr 9, 2013 · Vocal cord paralysis can make swallowing difficult. Some people with this disorder feel a need to clear their throat frequently. They also may need to stop and take a breath often …

Jan 3, 2020 · As air passes through the vocal cords, they vibrate, producing sound. Alone this sound is similar to a buzzing sound but when the sound travels through your vocal tract, …

Feb 18, 2023 · Tissue engineering techniques discovered at Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University created a humanlike vocal cord (fold) structure with the potential to produce a …

Feb 20, 2021 · "Until recently, there was no way to restore function when a larynx was removed. Some people would choose to live a shorter life rather than suffer with physical deficits left …

Mar 12, 2015 · “I lost my voice!” is how people usually describe a condition called laryngitis. Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) due to overuse, irritation or infection. …

Aug 2, 2022 · Without a larynx, a person must communicate in new ways without vocal cords. Some learn to speak either with a mechanical device that emits a robotic-sounding voice or …