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Pediatric vocal cord paralysis occurs when a child’s vocal cords cannot move. This can occur on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral) of the vocal cords.
214-456-6862
Fax: 214-456-7115
Ste F5300
469-497-2504
Fax: 469-497-2510
Ste P3500
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Ste 106
Vocal cord paralysis occurs when the vocal cords (vocal folds) cannot move and are unable to reach each other, creating a gap between them. This gap can affect a child’s breathing and their ability to speak.
There are two types of vocal cord paralysis:
Unilateral vocal cord paralysis is when a child’s vocal cords cannot move on one side.
Bilateral vocal cord paralysis is when a child’s vocal cords cannot move on both sides.
*Age of infants as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pediatric vocal cord paralysis can be caused spontaneously (unknown reason), or be the result of a: