ear, nose, and throat disorders
Vocal Cord Contact Ulcers
Treatment of Vocal Cord Contact Ulcers
Resting the voice Voice therapy For gastroesophageal reflux, taking antacids, not eating near bedtime, and elevating the head of the bed Sometimes, antibiotics Treatment of vocal cord contact ulcers involves resting the voice by talking as little as possible for at least 6 weeks so that the ulcers can heal. Whispering may cause further injury and must also be avoided. To avoid recurrences, people who develop contact ulcers need voice therapy to learn how to use the voice properly. A speech therapist can provide such instruction. For people with vocal cord contact ulcers caused by gastroesophageal reflux, Treatment helps the ulcers to heal. Measures typically include taking antacids, not eating within 2 hours of retiring for the night, and keeping the head of the bed elevated while sleeping. Antibiotics can help prevent bacterial infections while the ulcers are healing. 