Talk:Vocal cord nodule

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Mariah
Mariah Carey, in a recent magazine interview, divulged she has had nodules since she was a little girl. Q (UK) Magazine Interview


 * That explains why her voice changes every year. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.148.189.141 (talk) 21:36, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

Might be nice to have citations for all those famous folks, as right now that list looks like a bunch of rumors. 75.57.201.54 (talk) 17:31, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Litigation Lawyers
really??? that one made me laugh. how about Auctioneers... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.252.201.225 (talk) 01:19, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

Picture
The picture does not show a nodule at the right side of the picture, but a polyp at the left side in the middle. The whitish spot on the right side of the icture is the vocal process 83.161.227.13 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 10:11, 23 August 2009 (UTC).

Citations would be a wonderful thing. 71.86.123.248 (talk) 02:59, 2 March 2010 (UTC)


 * There are very few citations in this entire article. Additionally, the information is very incomplete. My class will be updating it in the coming weeksCleotheslp (talk) 16:05, 24 September 2016 (UTC)

Edits needed
"the psychological trauma of being diagnosed with nodules—a trauma affecting those especially whose professional success depends on consistently using a rich and powerful vocal tone (e.g. singers, actors, broadcasters)—typically dwarfs the limited systemic and even otolaryngological effects". Opinionated statement. Needs reputable source or to be removed. Cassandrajc (talk)

"The cause of these formations is usually strenuous or abusive voice practices such as yelling, poor singing techniques, and coughing." This statement needs a reputable source for a reference. Data or statistics on causes from a reputable source would be ideal. Cassandrajc (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 14:29, 25 September 2016 (UTC)

"However, those who sing professionally or otherwise should take serious consideration before having surgery as it can affect the ability to sustain notes, as well as alter the vocal range"- The use of 'should' suggests an opinion. Needs reputable source with regards to special considerations. Meredithhoo (talk) 14:39, 25 September 2016 (UTC)

"While the patient is subdued under general anesthesia, long thin scissors and scalpels are used to remove the nodules, or CO2 surgical lasers might be used which are very effective in such cases."- Need reputable source with regards to effectiveness of CO2 lasers (e.g. stats from reputable source). Meredithhoo (talk) 14:39, 25 September 2016 (UTC)

Diagnosis
I plan to update the article by adding diagnosis and classification sub-sections. It would be interesting to know how exactly one is diagnosed with VF nodules. Meredithhoo (talk) 20:11, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

Relevant sources:

Gallena, S. K. (2007). Voice and laryngeal disorders: A problem-based clinical guide with voice samples. Elsevier Health Sciences. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Meredithhoo (talk • contribs) 21:22, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

Signs & Symptoms and Causes Subsections
I plan to contribute to this page by adding Signs & Symptoms, and Causes subsections.

Relevant references for these topics include:

LisaMart86 (talk) 19:06, 1 October 2016 (UTC)

Prognosis
I plan to add information on the Prognosis of vocal fold nodules. Cassandrajc (talk) 15:40, 2 October 2016 (UTC)

Prognosis

Vocal fold nodules typically respond well to non-surgical treatment techniques. Therefore, if the patient is able to engage in such behaviour modification techniques the prognosis is good (although exact data is not available). If lesions are still present after non-surgical treatment methods, it is likely they are another form of benign vocal fold lesion (polyp, fibrous mass, cyst, or peudocyst). The prognosis of requiring surgery would only occur after an exhaustive attempt at non-surgical therapy techniques has been applied. Cassandrajc (talk) 23:50, 28 October 2016 (UTC)

Epidemiology
I plan to add information on the Epidemiology of vocal fold nodules. Cassandrajc (talk)

Research on the epidemiology of vocal fold nodules in children has suggested that nodules are more common in boys (2:1), in particular boys who are active and scream more frequently. However, in adulthood, women are more likely to have nodules, and are especially likely if they have an outgoing personality or sing frequently (same reference). Cassandrajc (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 15:46, 2 October 2016 (UTC)  The prevalence of vocal fold nodules is not known, but it has been reported that 23.4% of children who attended an ENT clinic for voice hoarseness, 6% of phoniatric clinic attendees, and 43% of teachers with dysphonia had nodules.

Prevention and Treatment
I plan to add information on the prevention and treatment (behavioural and surgical) of vocal fold nodules

Cleotheslp (talk) 16:58, 2 October 2016 (UTC)

Signs & Symptoms and Causes Subsections
I plan to contribute to this page by adding Signs & Symptoms, and Causes subsections.

Relevant references for these topics include:

LisaMart86 (talk) 19:06, 1 October 2016 (UTC)

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Changes to introduction to improve readability recommended
I find the introduction section to this article very dense. It also has information that I believe would be more appropriate in a subsection; for example, it begins talking about diagnosis before even really defining what vocal cord nodules are. Also, the terms "vocal folds" and "vocal cords" are being used interchangeably: even the first words of the article do not match the title! In the coming weeks I will make changes that I hope address these issues. Flavafee (talk) 17:32, 22 September 2018 (UTC)