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  1. What is vocal cord paralysis? Part 1 of 2

    Dr. James Thomas, a laryngologist or "voice doctor" answers "What is vocal cord paralysis?" showing audio and video clips to explain the disorder. The case in the video represents the most easy type of vocal cord paralysis to diagnose, where one vocal cord is immobile and located in the midline.
  2. Laryngology 101 - Reflux Laryngitis

    Dr. James Thomas discusses the topic of reflux laryngitis from a mechanical perspective on the concept of hoarseness and the vocal cords. Examples of laryngeal granulomas, vocal cord paralysis and interarytenoid pachydermia are reviewed.
  3. Laryngology 101 - Medialization Laryngoplasty

    Medialization Laryngoplasty is a procedure to augment a vocal cord that is weak, atrophic, bowed or paralyzed. This video show how one laryngeal surgeon, James P Thomas performs the procedure. It is also know as a thyroplasty because the surgery is done through the thryoid cartilage.
  4. Laryngology 101 - Vocal nodules

    Vocal cord nodules are swellings on the vocal cords caused by vocal overuse. They can be visualized with a procedure called laryngoscopy. Dr. James Thomas takes you on a tour of your throat and shows some of the variation of vocal nodules and how they consistently impact or impair the voice.
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    Talkativeness and Vocal Loudness: Do they Correlate with Laryngeal Pathology? - A Study of the Vocal Overdoer/Underdoer Continuum