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  2. Vocal cord paresis - Wikipedia

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    Vocal cord paresis, also known as recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis or vocal fold paralysis, is an injury to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves (RLNs), which control all intrinsic muscles of the larynx except for the cricothyroid muscle. The RLN is important for speaking, breathing and swallowing.

  3. Arytenoid adduction - Wikipedia

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    Damage to these nerves results in vocal cord paralysis - the reduced mobility and inability to adduct one or both vocal cords. Many cases of vocal cord paralysis result from trauma during surgery. [2] Symptoms include hoarseness of voice, difficulty projecting, difficulty swallowing, and throat pain. [citation needed]

  4. Tucker syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Tucker syndrome, also known as Ptosis-vocal cord paralysis syndrome, is a very rare genetic disorder which is characterized by congenital bilateral ptosis and (also congenital and bilateral) recurrent laryngeal nerve paresis. [1] [2] [3] Additional findings include short stature. [4] It was described in a small 2-generation family (a man and ...

  5. Kimberly Williams-Paisley Opens Up About 'Terrifying' 2 ... - AOL

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    Before finally getting the August surgery to correct the underlying problem — a partial paralysis of her left vocal cord — she discovered a new inner strength as she relentlessly searched for ...

  6. Kimberly Williams-Paisley Couldn’t Speak for Two ... - AOL

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    The vocal cord paralysis ended up impacting Williams-Paisley’s everyday life. As she explained: “Days when I didn’t want to do anything. Days when I was extra tired. Cycling anxiety thoughts ...

  7. Ortner's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Due to its low frequency of occurrence, more common causes of hoarseness should be considered when suspecting left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (LRLN).. When considering cardiovocal syndrome, the most common historical cause is a dilated left atrium due to mitral stenosis, but other causes, including pulmonary hypertension, [2] thoracic aortic aneurysms, an enlarged pulmonary artery [3] and ...

  8. Endoscopic laser cordectomy - Wikipedia

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    Endoscopic laser cordectomy, also known as Kashima operation, [1] is an endoscopic laser surgical procedure performed for treating the respiratory difficulty caused as a result of bilateral abductor vocal fold paralysis. Bilateral vocal fold paralysis is basically a result of abnormal nerve input to the laryngeal muscles, resulting in weak or ...

  9. Vocal cord dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition affecting the vocal cords. [1] It is characterized by abnormal closure of the vocal folds, which can result in significant difficulties and distress during breathing, particularly during inhalation. [1] Due to the similarity in symptoms, VCD attacks are often mistaken for asthma attacks or laryngospasms.