Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

At some point, everyone experiences some small problem with their voice. Usually, the voice recovers within 24–36 hours. Maybe you hear a change in the quality, range, voicing control, or endurance.

When lions and tigers roar loudly and deeply -- terrifying every creature within earshot -- they are somewhat like human babies crying for attention, although their voices are much deeper. So says the ...