Hoarseness Hoarseness is a change or a disturbance of the voice. Most of the time the voice sounds rough or busy. Hoarseness is caused by a lack of mobility of the vocal cords. This disturbs the vibration of the vocal cords produced by air and thus also the voice formation. Hoarseness can have many causes. … Hoarseness | Vocal cord
Vocal cord leukoplakia Vocal cord leukoplakia refers to the increased cornification of the mucous membrane of the vocal cords. The increase in keratinization occurs as a reaction to chronic irritation of the vocal cords, for example through smoking cigarettes or pipes. Excessive consumption of alcohol or recurrent inflammation can also promote the development of vocal … Vocal cord leukoplakia | Vocal cord
Synonyms Ligamentum vocale, Ligamenta vocalia (plural) Anatomy Like other ligaments in the body, the vocal cords consist of elastic connective tissue. Every healthy person has two vocal chords. These are part of the vocal folds, which are located in the larynx – as vibrating structures of the vocal apparatus (glottis). The vocal chords lie on … Vocal cord
Vocal chord inflammation Inflammation of the vocal chords can have various causes. Inflammation caused by viruses is distinguished from inflammation caused by repeated irritation or misuse (incorrect singing or walking technique). The symptoms of an inflammation of the vocal cords are manifold. Often vocal chord inflammation leads to hoarseness or to a compulsion to clear … Vocal chord inflammation | Vocal cord