A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle ...

Vocal growths—sometimes called singer’s nodules—are calluses that form along both sides of the vocal cords in response to overuse. Mariah Carey has famously credited working around her ...

vocal nodules, and vocal cord weakness. Sound is created by vocal cord vibrations, so if your cords become injured, it can mean the end of your career in vocal work. Strong vocal hygiene is a ...

Thickening on your vocal cords can lead to physical changes in the vocal cords—such as developing a growth or "nodule"—and further deterioration of your voice quality. How can you care for ...

nodules, bruising and hemorrhages that affect the voice, according to Husain, who works at Powers Health in Munster, Indiana. "Those same vocal cords are used to help create sound — so if you ...