Nodules in the vocal cords of children
The nodules in the vocal cords are a type of benign bulge that causes the appearance of speech disorders, mainly afonias, and in the most severe cases dysphonia. Children with bad speech behaviors, who are accustomed to shouting frequently presentan, often present this type of injury. They are also
The nodules in the vocal cords are a type of benign bulge that causes the appearance of speech disorders, mainly afonias, and in the most severe cases dysphonia.
Children with bad speech behaviors, who are accustomed to shouting frequently presentan, often present this type of injury. They are also common in professions where the voice is used, as teachers, actors or singers, for acquiring incorrect phonation techniques.The nodules, both in children and adults,
are evidenced by a hoarseness that last longer than two weeks and that may be accompanied by pharyngeal pain, difficulty producing the voice and the feeling of having a ' knot 'in the throat. Causes of nodules in children
Nodules originate as two small lumps on the surface of the vocal cords. If the cause that has caused its appearance is maintained over time, the nodules will increase in size and will harden acquiring a callus appearance.
Usually, n nodules in children arise from poor phonation,
that is, from speaking incorrectly. When the little ones communicate by forcing the voice, often shouting, the vocal cords are injured by this excess and bulges appear that give rise to the nodules. Some experts have associated nodules of the vocal cords with gastroesophageal reflux, due to the harmful action of digestive acids on the tissues of the throat. Nodule treatments in children
Nodules
are diagnosed with a medical examination
and several tests of the voice performed by an otolaryngologist. Once it is determined if the child presents these bulges in the vocal cords, it is best to go to a speech therapist or a speech therapist to reeducate their vocal behavior. The specialist will use therapies to teach the child not to force the voice, to have a good hygiene of the mouth and to breathe correctly so that the child speaks with the right tone and volume, without damaging the throat. In some cases surgery can be performed to remove the nodule, but experts advise against this treatment in the case of children.
Patricia García
. Editor of GuiaInfantil.com
