What is vocal cord polyps?

Vocal cord polyps are noncancerous growths that can develop over time on the vocal cords, possibly as a result of overuse. With continued overuse, these polyps may progress into harder, callous-like growths known as nodules. However, with lessened use of the vocal cords they may go away over time.

How do members experience vocal cord polyps?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vocal cord polyps*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for vocal cord polyps*

Who has vocal cord polyps on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 4
50s 6
60s 6
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 18