What causes vocal cord polyps and how are they treated?
Vocal straining patterns (e.g. screaming, untrained singing) along with tobacco irritation, reflux or trauma to the vocal cords may cause the formation of polyps or nodules. They are often successfully treated by removing or treating the underlying cause sometimes in conjunction with voice therapy. If they persist and are causing voice, swallowing or airway symptoms they can be removed by precise surgical excision by your ENT surgeon.
