A full recovery from vocal cord surgery can take 3–6 months or longer, depending on the procedure. Drinking enough water, getting adequate rest, and not speaking too soon can help speed up recovery.

An electrolarynx is a small handheld device that helps people speak after having their voice box (larynx) removed, usually because of cancer. Without a larynx, you’re no longer able to make sound ...

Pregnancy can bring unannounced changes to a woman’s voice. Hormonal shifts, vocal cord swelling, altered breathing, and acid ...

For many people, the sound of their own voice feels like part of who they are. When that voice turns rough or disappears after an injury, it can feel like losing a piece of identity. Now researchers ...

Maybe you first notice something is wrong when your normally clear-as-a-bell voice gets a little bit husky. Pretty soon all that your friends can hear is a lot of croaking when you try to speak up.