Vocal Nodules

Vocal nodules are small areas of thickening or mini calluses on the vocal folds. They occur due to banging the vocal folds together with excessive tension. Vocal nodules are a common cause of hoarseness in children and adults often being associated with excessive shouting or screaming or excessive strained use of voice.

• The condition is benign.
• Nearly always responds to speech therapy.
  In cases where the nodules are large or mature or speech therapy has failed they are appropriately treated by microsurgical dissection and removal.

If vocal habits are appropriately altered the nodules will not recur.