Symptoms

Symptoms of Vocal Cord Polyps and Nodules

Hoarseness is often the first and most common symptom of a vocal polyp or nodule. If your hoarseness lasts for longer than two to three weeks, see your physician.

Others symptoms may include:

• A breathy, airy voice
• A scratchy, gravelly or rough voice
• Delayed sound or voice cracking when you begin to speak
• Limited singing range, especially in the higher register
• Extra effort or force needed to speak or sing
• Frequent throat clearing
• Feeling that there’s something stuck in the throat
• Neck pain from ear to ear