It is important to know the signs and avoid putting pressure on the vocal cords.
You use your vocal cords for hobbies, professional activities and daily communication, so if you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to avoid excessive strain and be careful with your voice timbre.
The following symptoms are characteristic of damage:
• Hoarse voice;
• Reduced vocal range;
• Voice fatigue;
• Chronic cough;
• Difficulty breathing;
• Pain or discomfort when speaking.
Possible causes of vocal cord injury include:
• Screaming, singing without proper technique (for example, singers know how to get the right tone, while amateurs tear their voices due to incorrect maneuvers), talking for a long time;
• History of acid reflux, allergies, respiratory infections;
• Environmental factors (tobacco, smoke, allergens, polluted air);
• Dehydration;
• Neurological diseases;
• Age-related changes;
• Infection;
• Trauma to the neck or throat.
Source:
https://connectedspeechpathology.com/blog/how-to-know-if-your-vocal-cords-are-damaged-and-what-to-do
