Koufman believes that viruses may at the root of some of these. It's almost always in, on, or around the vocal cords. Treatment Treatment for vocal cord nodules and other problems vary according to the underlying conditions. The Botox relaxes the cord, allowing both cords to vibrate equally. This eliminates the stress that can lead to a nodule.
Rest can work wonders.
Nodules often decrease in size following a 6-8 week rest period. To prevent a recurrence based on nothing more than vocal stress, the patient is often referred to a speech therapist. If rest fails, then surgery is necessary, usually using laser technology. While the surgery rarely has complications and is often performed as an outpatient procedure, Koufman emphasizes that professional vocalists should seek multiple opinions and select a surgeon with extensive experience operating on singers. Holiday advice Experts emphasize that if you think something is wrong with your voice, there probably is.