Vocal nodules

I love that I have found this forum.

I am a singer. Ok I should say WAS a singer. I started having major issues and it got to the point that I could finish concerts.

It started with sinus issues due to allergies. I started getting real tight and camping in the throat and loss of vocal range. I lost about an octave.

It caused me to force my voice and nodules formed on my vocal cords.

I need help in several areas so that I can resume my career....

1- I need everything to due with sinuses to be cleared up and no inflammation. I need to be able to breathe... I feel like I need my sinuses drilled out!

2- I need these nodules gone.

A vocal cord nodule is a mass of tissue that grows on the vocal folds (vocal cords). Typically this mass will appear on the junction of the anterior and middle two-thirds of the vocal fold, where contact is most forceful.
A vocal cord nodule reduces or obstructs the ability of the vocal folds to create the rapid changes in air pressure which generate human speech. Symptoms include hoarseness of speech, painful speech production, frequent vocal breaks and reduced vocal range. Females are most likely to develop nodules.
The nodules appear as symmetrical swellings on both sides of the vocal cords. The cause of these formations are usually strenuous or abusive voice practices such as yelling and coughing. Persons who are often susceptible are those who use their voice constantly in a loud environment. Examples include teachers, cheerleaders, politicians, actors, preachers, and singers.



Thanks all!!