Vocal Nodules: Diagnosis
How can I tell if I have developed vocal nodules? Question: I am an aspiring singer and have been struggling with my voice lately. I have noticed that I have…
Figure 1: Illustration depicting normal vocal cords (right) and vocal cord nodules (left).
Vocal Strain – Muscle Tension Dysphonia
When a professional voice user complains of vocal symptoms, they may be suffering from “strain” or “muscle tension dysphonia.” This is not a specific diagnosis; rather, it refers to…
The Injured Acting Voice: Jon Hamm and Vocal Polyps
With so many stories about singers with vocal injuries, it may not be obvious that actors and other professional voice users are at risk too. Indeed, anyone who uses…
Linda Ronstadt Unable to sing: Singers and Parkinson’s Disease
Music icon Linda Ronstadt recently announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson ’s disease. Although the diagnosis came as a surprise to her during a recent consultation with…
Opera Singer Wendy White’s Career-Ending Fall: How Physical Injury Affects the Voice
The opera world was saddened to hear that famed mezzo-soprano, Wendy White, would no longer be able to perform opera. After more than 20 years on the Metropolitan Opera…
Frank Ocean Cancels Tour: What is a Vocal Tear?
There is another performer to add to the list of those who have had to cancel a tour for a vocal injury. Frank Ocean recently suffered a “tear” of…
Fragile Vocal Cords: Lauren Conrad’s Raspy Voice
Reality star turned entrepreneur, Lauren Conrad, recently discussed how her voice has changed over the years. Conrad’s pre-MTV reality show voice is less raspy than the voice she currently…
HPV of the throat: How are adults affected?
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a virus that causes many different diseases. Most women become familiar with this virus when a routine pap smear turns up unexpectedly abnormal. This…
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