Throat and vocal cord disorders
The voice and throat clinic at
Charlottenlund Private Hospital
Over the years, Charlottenlund Privathospital has established extensive national and international collaborative networks, and we are proud to employ some of Denmark's most skilled laryngeal and vocal cord surgeons.
We offer comprehensive evaluation, diagnostics, and treatment for a wide range of vocal cord disorders. In addition to advanced vocal cord surgeries, we also offer a highly specialized, unique treatment for RCPD (Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction)—a condition that leaves patients unable to burp.
All of our procedures are performed by highly specialized surgeons. We have extensive experience supporting professional voice users—such as singers, actors, journalists, and lawyers—who rely heavily on their voices for their livelihood. Our specialists are widely recognized as leading figures in laryngology and vocal cord surgery across the Nordic region.
Cysts and polyps on the vocal cords
Vocal cord cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the vocal cords. They can occur as a result of vocal overload, infections, but sometimes they occur without explanation.
The symptoms manifest as persistent hoarseness and in some cases fatigue of the voice when speaking. The treatment is almost always surgery and subsequent rehabilitation of the voice.
Vocal cord paralysis
Paralysis of the vocal cords can occur after infection, as a complication of surgery on the throat, or as part of a cancer disease.
The symptoms manifest as running out of air, shortness of breath, or occasionally getting something stuck in your throat.
Once the cause of the paralysis is determined, treatment can begin. Treatment may involve moving the vocal cords closer to the center of the throat to improve voice function.
The aim is for the voice to become stronger and clearer, for you to have less shortness of breath and not tend to get something stuck in your throat.
Singer's knots
Vocal cord nodules or vocal cord nodules are localized thickenings on the vocal cords as a result of prolonged voice overload.
The thickenings occur on the part of the vocal cords that vibrates the most when you use your voice.
Symptoms of vocal cord nodules include hoarseness, a strained voice, vocal fatigue, and in some cases, loss of voice. It may also be difficult to sing high notes or maintain a steady voice during prolonged speech.
The treatment of vocal cord nodules involves changing the inappropriate voice use through voice therapy to correct the technique that has caused the thickening.
In more severe cases where conservative treatment does not work, surgery may be necessary to remove the thickening. It is important to seek professional guidance as improper treatment can lead to long-term voice problems.
Collaboration with speech therapists
To ensure rapid rehabilitation of the voice, and to prevent relapse, it is important to ensure correct use of the voice through the intervention of a speech therapist.
Speech therapy training can also help teach techniques for better voice use and voice protection, which is important for both professional speakers and those suffering from voice disorders.
We collaborate with speech therapists throughout the country via the various public communication centers where they are typically affiliated.
Professional voice users
Our clinic is dedicated to ensuring your voice is functioning optimally so you can perform at the highest level, no matter your stage.
We understand the special demands placed on professional voice users, and our treatments are tailored to the individual voice and the specific challenges you face.
We offer diagnosis and treatment of voice problems
- Assessment and treatment of everything from strain injuries, hoarseness and voice fatigue to more complex vocal cord disorders
- Professional advice on how to best maintain and protect your voice to avoid future problems.
Our specialists examine, treat and advise on your specific problem. All of the specialists have worked with and helped professional voice users for many years, including singers, actors, journalists, lawyers, meeting directors and other professionals who use their voice as part of their profession.
Treatment of cysts and polyps
Cysts and other benign changes in the vocal cords cause hoarseness and can be treated with minor surgery under general anesthesia. This is done through a small incision through the mouth, after which the voice often returns to normal after a short period of rest.
Treatment of paralyzed vocal cords
Vocal cord medialization/amplification is a procedure that can be performed under general or local anesthesia, where a so-called “filler” is injected into the paralyzed vocal cord, thereby bringing it into the natural position for sound reproduction. The treatment gives good results for up to 1.5 years.
Treatment of functional voice disorders
At Charlottenlund Private Hospital, the specialists collaborate with leading speech therapists in both the public and private sectors. We can therefore always refer you to the right place for further speech therapy treatment after surgical and medical treatment has been completed.
Book an appointment for treatment of voice disorders
If you suffer from voice disorders and would like to be treated with us, you are welcome to contact us. Our secretaries are ready to help and answer any questions you may have, as well as to find time for both preliminary examination and surgery.