Common voice disorders:

• Vocal nodules. Typically caused by vocal abuse that results in a hoarse, raspy voice that fatigues easily.
• Reflux laryngitis. Inflammation or irritation of the larynx (voice box) secondary to excessive stomach acid resulting in hoarsenss, fullness of the throat and/or frequent throat clearing.
• Laryngeal papilloma. Growths of the larynx caused by a virus.
• Vocal fold polyps. Swelling of areas of the vocal cord that may resulting from voice abuse, reflux laryngitis or smoking.
• Vocal fold paralysis. Inability of the vocal cord(s) to move that may be the result of trauma, tumors, stroke or other nerve injuries.
• Laryngeal cancer. Growths of the larynx typically associated with tobacco/alcohol use which early on may be painless hoarseness of the voice.
• Dysphonias. Irregular voice breaks that may result from neurologic or muscle disorders.
• Vocal fold cysts. Fluid-filled or solid sacs within the vocal cord.