Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

Ever wonder how Taylor Swift can belt out powerful notes night after night, era after era, without shredding her vocal cords? The secret lies in vocal warmups and cooldowns—exercises that prepare the ...

Vocal nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds due to overuse. They can cause a hoarse or raspy voice and affect a person’s ability to sing. Treatment often involves vocal rest and vocal ...

We all know the feeling of tightness in the chest, that out-of-breath sensation after a difficult interval repeat, or even coughing and becoming light-headed at the end of a big workout. For some ...