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 ...

The vocal folds, more commonly known as vocal cords, are small and flexible flaps of tissue located inside the larynx, better known as the “voice box.” These delicate, multilayered structures assist ...

In a human’s larynx or voice box, as it is commonly known, there are two highly complex, multilayered structures called vocal folds. When you breathe, the folds open to let oxygen flow through; but ...

Maintaining vocal cord health is essential for preserving proper vocal function, particularly for individuals who rely on their voices for work or daily communication. Edie Hapner, Ph.D., George W.

Researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for patients with vocal fold disorders. The hydrogel lasts longer than currently available treatments, which could ...