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| vocal
abuse |
Vocal abuse is any behavior or occurrence that strains or injures the vocal folds (or vocal cords). This may include excessive talking, throat clearing, coughing, inhaling irritants, smoking, screaming, or yelling. Frequent vocal abuse can damage the vocal folds and cause temporary or permanent changes in vocal function, voice quality, and possible loss of voice. |
| vocal
cord nodules |
Vocal nodules are benign growths on both vocal folds that are caused by vocal abuse. Over time, repeated misuse of the vocal folds results in soft, swollen spots on each vocal fold that develop into harder, callus-like growths. |
| voice |
Voice is produced by vibration of the vocal cords in the larynx which act upon exhaled air. |
| voice
disorders |
Disorders of voice pitch, loudness, resonance or quality. |
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voice
therapy |
Voice therapy is an approach to treating voice disorders that involves vocal and physical exercises coupled with behavioral changes. |
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