They’re most often caused by overuse or straining your vocal cords. Vocal cord nodules may require surgical removal. We take a look at how vocal nodules might … Whisper, speech in which the vocal cords are held rigid, preventing the vibration that produces normal sounds. When the vocal cords come together in a person with nodules or polyps, full closure of the cords does not occur, air escapes, and a breathy sound quality is produced. Q: Does whispering save your voice? A: Whispering is OK in principle, but most people do not whisper in a way that is good for the voice. Vocal cord polyps can occur on one or both vocal cords. A vocal polyp is a growth that develops on your vocal cords. A common misconception is that whispering might not strain the voice box, and that it could be more beneficial to the healing of the vocal cords. Whispering actually requires special muscle contractions in order to modulate our voices from its natural state. The ASMR artist, Deni ASMRCZ, recently asked me if whispering is bad for the throat or vocal cords. If you are experiencing vocal problems like hoarseness, soreness, and changes in your voice, then you may need to let your vocal cords rest, especially if you have a career that requires a lot of talking or singing. Most vocal cord polyps require surgical removal. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What are vocal cord polyps? In whispering, voiceless sounds are produced as usual; but voiced sounds (e.g., vowels) are produced by forcing air through a narrow glottal opening formed by holding the vocal cords rigid and close together.See also voice; vocal fry. These structures vibrate, which is what produces our sound. A 2006 research article stated, “For years, otolaryngologists and voice therapists have warned voice patients that whispering causes more trauma to the larynx than normal speech.However, no large series of patients has ever been examined fiberoptically during whispering to test this … A: The vocal cords themselves are made up of a mucosal cover and a muscular body. Since stuttering causes the vocal cords to tighten up and “freeze” or “lock” and (as I infer from the postings) whispering involves tightening of the vocal folds, I find it puzzling that these similar states of the vocal cords/folds produces virtually no speech when speaking in a normal tone and easy speech when whispering. Examples include singing, yelling, or frequent talking required by a job such as teaching. An acute episode of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can be scary because it feels and sounds like you can’t breathe. You need to allow time for your vocal folds to heal before returning to full voice use. The converse is actually true. They may be caused by overuse of your voice. Vocal nodules can happen to anyone. Remember to consult your doctor first before trying any remedies at home to heal your vocal cords. A contact ulcer may require surgical removal if it does not go away on its own after a minimum of six weeks of voice rest. Q: Are the vocal cords muscles? You also may need voice therapy and treatment for acid reflux.