Surviving the Voice Loss: Mr. Hai’s Experience with Vocal Cord Polyps and Surgery

Recently, a 38-year-old man named Mr. Hai from Dak Lak lost his voice and experienced hoarseness due to a large growth of vocal cord polyps. Despite being advised by a doctor to limit his talking two years ago, Mr. Hai continued to work as a product consultant and talk extensively for work.

Recently, Mr. Hai’s symptoms worsened, affecting his work efficiency. He visited Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for an examination and was diagnosed with a polyp in his left vocal cord measuring about 0.5 cm. The doctor recommended early surgery for large laryngeal polyps that could cause breathing difficulties.

On May 28, Dr. CKI Diep Phuc Anh from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Center performed endoscopic laryngeal microsurgery on Mr. Hai. The surgery involved removing the polyp using a laryngoscope to stop bleeding and minimize damage to normal structures. After the surgery, Mr. Hai experienced significant improvement in his voice quality and breathing abilities.

Following the surgery, Mr. Hai had to abstain from talking for at least two weeks and was advised to drink two liters of water daily, avoid talking too much or loudly, limit spicy foods, and clean his throat with a saltwater solution for optimal recovery of his vocal cords.

Vocal cord polyps can vary in size and type and may not always require surgical treatment. It is essential to consult a doctor to determine the appropriate treatment based on the severity of the condition.

To prevent vocal cord polyps, it is recommended to limit excessive talking, avoid shouting or singing continuously, reduce smoking and maintain proper hydration levels.

Voice disorders are common symptoms of vocal cord polyps that can lead to hoarseness and difficulty breathing regularly undergoing laryngoscopy examinations can help detect these issues early on.

Maintaining good vocal health is crucial by following preventive measures such as limiting excessive talking and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen over time.

Mr. Hai’s story serves as an example of how important it is to seek medical attention when experiencing voice loss or difficulty speaking due to potential vocal cord polyps that could be treated with endoscopic laryngeal microsurgery like he did recently at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City .