Can someone with difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath undergo vocal cord polyp surgery?

Written by Wang Chun Mei

Pulmonology

Updated on December 11, 2024

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Difficulty breathing and chest tightness are very common symptoms in clinical practice. Since there are many triggering factors that can cause these symptoms, it is generally not recommended for patients experiencing difficulty breathing and chest tightness to undergo vocal cord surgery. It is advisable for patients to identify the triggering factors causing these symptoms and effectively improve these symptoms before considering vocal cord surgery. This is important because anesthesia, which is necessary for vocal cord surgery, could be harmful if the patient has underlying cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is recommended that such patients find and eliminate the triggering factors, improve their current discomforting symptoms, and only consider vocal cord surgery after their symptoms have fully improved.

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Written by Deng Bang Yu

Otolaryngology

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What should be noted for vocal cord polyps?

Vocal cord polyps are benign space-occupying lesions on our vocal cords. It is important to note that vocal cord polyps should be surgically removed promptly since once formed, they are unlikely to completely disappear with medication alone. Secondly, after surgery for vocal cord polyps, it is crucial to rest your voice, avoid talking too much, and refrain from shouting loudly, among other activities. Thirdly, diet should be nutritionally rich and light, easily digestible. Avoid using substances that are spicy and irritating, such as cigarettes, alcohol, and chili peppers. Additionally, if there are any pulmonary diseases, like gastroesophageal reflux disease, they should be actively treated.

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Written by Yao Jun

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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How to effectively treat vocal cord polyps?

Vocal cord polyps are neoplasms that occur in the anterior middle third of the vocal cords due to excessive voice use. The mucous membrane of the polyp is relatively smooth, and the base may be broad or pedunculated. During phonation, the shape of the glottis changes, thus patients with vocal cord polyps experience a hoarse voice and find speaking strenuous. If treatment with medications aimed at clearing blockages and dispersing accumulations is ineffective, surgery is generally considered. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia with direct vision through a supported laryngoscope. Postoperatively, patients should avoid speaking and overusing their voice to reduce the risk of recurrence, and consume more foods that are cooling and reduce heat. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Li Rui

Otolaryngology

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Do vocal cord polyps require surgery?

Vocal cord polyps generally do not require surgery. If the polyps are relatively small or if the symptoms of hoarseness are not obvious, surgery is usually not necessary, and medication can be considered. The treatment is primarily through oral medications, combined with nebulization therapy. If possible, professional voice training can also be considered. Most patients can gradually recover through conservative treatment. However, if the polyps are large and cause noticeable hoarseness, surgery might be needed. Post-surgery, regular follow-ups are necessary, but such surgeries are usually minimally invasive, performed under a laryngoscope, and do not involve significant external injuries.

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Written by Li Rui

Otolaryngology

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Can people with vocal cord polyps eat sea cucumber?

Vocal cord polyps are a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms, the most common being hoarseness, which may be caused by excessive use of the voice. In terms of diet, sea cucumbers are safe to eat. Sea cucumber is a common type of seafood and does not have specific side effects on vocal cord polyps, nor does it affect the treatment effectiveness of vocal cord polyps. Generally, there is no direct conflict with the medications used to treat vocal cord polyps, so patients with vocal cord polyps can eat sea cucumbers normally. However, it is advised not to consume particularly spicy foods, and it is mainly necessary to complement with medication treatment or surgical treatment.

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Written by Xu Qing Tian

Otolaryngology

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The difference between vocal cord polyps and pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is primarily a nonspecific inflammation of the throat, which can be divided into acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis. Acute pharyngitis is mainly caused by bacterial infections affecting the mucous membrane and submucosal tissues of the throat, leading to symptoms such as dry throat, burning sensation, sore throat, and pain when swallowing. The main pathogens involved are often streptococcus and staphylococcus, among others. Patients with chronic pharyngitis mainly experience a foreign body sensation in the throat, along with dryness and itchiness. In contrast, patients with vocal cord polyps, which mainly differ from pharyngitis, exhibit hoarseness. Typically, pharyngitis patients do not exhibit obvious hoarseness. Differentiation between the two can be achieved through an examination with a laryngoscope, which can determine the presence of obvious polyp growth on the vocal cords, thereby distinguishing between vocal cord polyps and pharyngitis.