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Vocal cord nodules

Posted By: trose on 2006-06-25
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Subject: Vocal cord nodules

The doctor says that the patient has vocal cord nodules secondary to vocal "apuse".  I am sure this should be "abuse" but the doctor is very easy to understand, and I know I hear a "P" sound.  Is there such a thing?


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