Vocal cord paresis

What it means

Decreased strength of the vocal folds.

Vocal cord paresis can be characterized by a hoarseness, reduced volume of speech, aspiration and pain in the throat.

Rare diseases that can present with this8

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Hoarse voice due to vocal cord paresis · Vocal cord paresis in severe cases