How can Vocal Cord Problems (for example Vocal Cord Dysfunction) cause Problems with your Speech?

Let's look at your vocal cords from a professional point of view: 

Your vocal cords (within your voice box) are not just strings… They are a delicate form of fold tissues (muscles) with a very thin lining on the outside. And just like any other tissues within the body, if not taken care of properly, they evidently can get damaged. Normally, when people start to exhibit vocal cord problems, they may not even notice them and thus, do not find the need to address them until the problems (like strained vocal cords, bleeding vocal cords or other forms of vocal cord damage) become severe enough to warrant a visit to the doctor or a qualified voice specialist.

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) happens when the vocal cords are unable to open properly. This is also referred to as paradoxical vocal fold movement. VCD is sometimes confused with asthma as some of the symptoms are very similar.

With VCD, the vocal cords close instead of opening up, when you breathe in and out. This closure of your vocal cords makes it harder to get air in and out of your lungs.  

Signs and symptoms of VCD: 

• Feeling short of breath 

• Frequent cough or clearing of your throat

• Inability to speak loudly and thus project the sound of your voice

• Breathy voice

• Choking or coughing while having your meal

• Limited pitch and loudness variations while speaking or singing

• Voice production that can last only for a certain interval of time, whereas, in turn, it becomes very inconsistent

Many clients who complain about one of the above problems can consult with their doctor to determine the underlying cause. However, many of them have been told that they don't have any physical problems. They also were told that, in any case, there are no treatments with pills to stop the aforementioned voice problems and/or vocal issues. Therefore, in order to take proper care of your voice, you must know how to use it wisely and accurately - especially, when you are a voice professional like a teacher, singer, actor, lawyer or broadcast personality.

What can cause VCD?

There are many different causes of vocal cord problems which, in all fairness, are often hard to diagnose. The reason behind this dysfunction can be an upper respiratory infection, tobacco smoke, post-nasal drip, acid reflux, reaction to strong odours or fumes, and many other factors.

Treatment for VCD

The best way of finding out what can be done to treat VCD is to consult with a voice and speech specialist who is specializing in the treatment of voice problems - and this is where The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair can help.

Tory J. (Middle) of Wisconsin USA, has been a sufferer of asthma and VCD (Vocal Cord Dysfunction) for several years. 

The above was treated and cured within 8 consecutive days due to Tory undertaking our famous Super Accelerated Voice/Vocal Immersion Course, coupled with natural herbal and some homeopathic treatments. 

Hear the difference in her voice here. 

With specialized treatment methods (created by master non-surgical voice repair specialist Diana Yampolsky), we provide a natural, holistic and alternative method (Vocal Science™) for voice/speech therapy that is specifically designed to treat many of today's voice problems and vocal issues - and, nevertheless, problems that involve vocal cord dysfunction. With close to 50 years of experience and expertise under Diana's belt, her and her associates can assure you that the techniques you'll learn under their care will help you to restore the proper sound of your voice and thus, needless to say, improve the quality of your speaking (and if needed, singing) voice.

The voice is your main tool for communication.
It often identifies who you are and, nonetheless, reflects the state of your being. 

It can be very detrimental when the voice seizes and you cannot power it the way you used to be able to. 
That may greatly affect your social and professional life while, concurrently, minimizing the joy and pleasure of even living just everyday life. 

For more info about how we can help rectify vocal cord problems like VCD and many other voice/vocal disorders:

Contact us at 416-857-8741 or email us using either of our two business email addresses: info@vocalscience.com 
info@repairyourvoice.com