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Vocal cord paralysis

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 2, 2023 | Replies (83)
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I have paralyzed left vocal cord also. My voice is raspy and escaping air makes for short conversations. I also have to be careful swallowing or I will choke. My local ENT has not helped and I am hoping to get an appoint at Mayo to see if they can help. Ensign60.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 17, 2022

Hello @ensign60 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I appreciate your joining our discussion group and sharing about your paralyzed vocal cord. I understand the raspy voice and the difficulties in swallowing. I have experienced that as well.

As this is your first post, I hope that you will share a bit more about your paralyzed vocal cord (as you are comfortable doing so). How long have you been aware of the problem? Has your ENT doctor referred you to an Otolaryngologist? This is an ENT doctor who specializes in the vocal and swallowing mechanisms.

My treatment has included an injection, followed by surgery and speech therapy on a regular (yearly) basis. Prior to surgery, I was always fatigued from the effort of talking.
Have you had any of these therapies?

If you are interested in an appointment at Mayo Clinic here is a link with information about how to obtain an appointment at anyone of Mayo's three locations, http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

I look forward to having you share your story on Connect. Will you post again?

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