Thanks for that. I have actually seen my cords in action on video.(ENT was trying out a new scope and I don't gag easily!). There is just the slightest bump in the membranes. Awesome to see. Next question: surely the action of the cords with one's tongue touching one's ankles can't be the same as when you are singing with an "open" throat, i.e with the larynx at a slightly lower position than it can be during this kind of examination? How would one be able to see this? I have had a tube down my nose, but if I sing properly, the light at the end is not strong enough to see. Any suggestions?
Thanks Susi Cape Town
---------- >From: "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...> >From: "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...> >To: vocalist-temporary@egroups.com >Subject: Re: [vocalist-temporary] Reflux-again. >Date: Wed, Dec 27, 2000, 8:05 PM >
> "Nodules" typically refers to thickening of the membranes of the folds due > to chronic irritation. Think of them as callouses. Typically it is > mechanical irritation as in overuse or poor techniques. > > Reflux tends to cause reddening and swelling. This might lead to poor > technique to compensate, but to my knowledge reflux per se does not cause > nodules. > > John > > John J. Messmer, M.D. > Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine > Penn State College of Medicine > > > >> I have been told by my ENT that small soft nodules are typical symptoms > for >> someone suffering from reflux over an extended period. I don't quite >> understand how that works. Any offers? > > > > > > >
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