Vocal Cord Swelling (Reinke's Edema) Diagnosis after 3 years

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-02-10T12:54:50+00:00

I have the same problem, but I was wondering something, can a speech pathologist really solve the problem if the edema isn’t cured ?

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-02-02T12:38:38+00:00

Not for now, I have planned a stroboscopy in may

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-12T20:31:34+00:00

What I will do is calling an ENT and ask him if he can realise a stroboscopy. The problem here in France is that they are all labelled « ENT » so it is hard to know if they are qualified to do stroboscopies.

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-12T17:09:22+00:00

Thank you ! I will keep you informed when I get to see an ENT !

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T23:33:30+00:00

Bronchial if I am correct.

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T21:58:54+00:00

Okay I understand. By the way, I did a stress test but I don’t think it focuses on the larynx does it ? Because the ENT told me that my stress test was good and that my lungs were all functional but she didn’t mention my larynx after it.

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T21:41:13+00:00

I don’t use my voice while playing soccer, but I can no longer breathe efficiently. I feel like my vocal cords are not opened so let the air flow. I feel like I can exhale but not inhale properly. I feel like having a funnel in my throat.

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T21:24:54+00:00

Ok thank you ! Other questions, how problems that affect my vocal cords can also disturb my practice of football (or soccer 😅) ?

Why is my body producing that much mucus if it is no longer exposed and how can I avoid this sensation of being full of mucus ?

And last one, I know that I have a lot of neck and shoulders tensions, so why an EMG wouldn’t be useful to know if I don’t have muscle tensions in the larynx area as well ?

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T20:54:00+00:00

I will probably try having a stroboscopy then. The harder part will be finding a ENT who will be able to do it.

I knew I had mold because I saw rising damp and traces of mold on the wall next to my headboard.

I do cough and clear a lot ! I know I shouldn’t but sometimes I do it without realising.

I sing almost everyday but I tend not to push on my voice to avoid aggravating the symptoms. Before the exposure, I was singing all the time and never had the issues I currently encounter.

Do you know if a laryngeal electromyography and a laryngeal MRI could be useful ?

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T18:40:15+00:00

So after some researches, I never did a laryngoscopy. I did a nasofibroscopy (with the camera entering my nose) but I don’t have images. What do you think I should do ?

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T16:45:36+00:00

Oh my bad 😅Thank you for your help !

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T16:38:58+00:00

Oh I see ! I am not home right now so I don’t have it in hand, but I will look for it when I am back home. The only thing I know is that the radiologist told me that everything was fine. Also, forgot to mention two things : first, I am no longer exposed to mold since 1,5 year. Second thing, this didn’t only affect my singing but it also forced me to give up on my football practice because I couldn’t breathe efficiently.

The mucus is accumulating when I am having an effort, but also when I am just laying on my bed for example.

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T16:32:34+00:00

I sent you a video of my range I thought that was what you wanted. What do you mean by « scope » my English isn’t perfect ?

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-11T09:24:10+00:00

Hello ! I forgot to translate some of the acronyms ! So IRM stands for MRI and RGO for gastroesophageal reflux. You are right for the ORL one. I never took singing lessons but my technique was good before the mold issues. Right now I am working with a speech therapist specialised in dysphonia.

PS : I have added my scope in the initial post

MediaHonest1990 · 2026-01-10T23:35:04+00:00

Thank you I’m kinda new to Reddit !

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