Patient's question:
My child suddenly lost their voice. At first, I thought it was just a common cold and gave them some medicine without paying much attention. However, after a week, there was still no improvement, and I became worried. The doctor at the hospital performed a fiberoptic laryngoscopy and diagnosed bilateral vocal cord nodules (pediatric vocal cord nodules).Doctor's answer:
Laryngeal nodules are a condition that often occurs due to excessive vocal use without proper vocal preparation. Mild cases may involve vocal cord congestion, while severe cases can lead to vocal cord tears. If the vocal cords are still heavily used at this time, the torn areas will not heal, and over time, polyps may develop, resulting in laryngeal nodules.Once laryngeal nodules develop, immediate treatment is necessary. Timely treatment may offer some improvement, but delayed treatment can lead to voice loss or a permanent change in vocal quality. We should take every effort to avoid such vocal strain and pay attention to protecting our voices, avoiding overusing our vocal cords.