Symptoms

Symptoms of Vocal Cord Paralysis

Vocal fold paralysis can cause a variety of symptoms affecting breathing, swallowing and speaking. Depending on whether the vocal cord is stuck open or stuck closed, symptoms may include:

• Change in vocal tone and volume
• Breathy or weak voice
• Hoarseness
• Noisy breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Weak cough
• Frequent throat clearing
• Choking
• Aspiration pneumonia