Vocal Cord Paralysis Treatment Options

The most common treatments for vocal cord paralysis are voice therapy and surgery. Because the voice may return without treatment during the first year after damage, the first line of treatment is usually voice therapy involving exercises to strengthen the vocal cords or improve breath control during speech. 

Surgery using VOX Implants involves adding bulk to the paralyzed vocal cord, resulting in reduced space between the vocal cords. This allows the nonparalyzed cord to make contact with the paralyzed cord and improve the voice. Other surgical options include shifting the paralyzed cord closer to the center of the airway and performing a surgical procedure called a tracheotomy, which is the insertion of a breathing tube through the neck into the trachea.