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Loss of voice after lung surgery

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 21 7:46pm | Replies (43)
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@patti135

I had the same surgery Jan 31. I was told not to worry that it was just from the tube. I finally was referred to an ENT doctor who diagnosed a paralyzed vocal cord. During surgery a nerve was most probably injured. I still have a very high pitch, low volume voice. Do you choke on liquids? That is one of the signs of paralyzed cord. I

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vic83 | @vic83 | May 25, 2023

Thanks for your comments.
I gagged for several days - to get blood out of my lungs. I sounded like a crow.
Fortunately, on the 5th day I got back 80% of my voice. Still not normal but way better and I can talk on the phone.

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dexrichdex | @dexrichdex | Mar 5 8:17pm

I had vocal paralysis of the left cord. Five months later it’s very minimal improvement… I’m so depressed cause I sing

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