I've had right vocal cord palsy for the last 3 months and my voice is still hoarse. What would be better for me surgery or voice therapy? I'm really worried about which option might work best

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Talk to your provider if you have a condition or illness that increases your risk of vocal cord paralysis. These can include multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's, or recent chest or neck surgery. Voice therapy may prevent your condition from worsening and improve your vocal cord function.

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What could be causing this clicking sound in my ear every time I swallow or drink something? It's been happening a lot lately, and I'm getting pretty concerned. Is there any medication or treatment that could help with this?

That could be ear effusion, practice valsalva manoeuvre u will feel relieved.

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I've been dealing with cholesteatoma for four years now and also developed Bell's palsy along with it. I'm currently on Siddha medicine but the treatment is taking too long. Is there any non-surgical treatment option in allopathy that could help me recover faster?

reffered for ent specialist fot treatment since it is complicated with bells palsy.

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