Reinke's Edema - Smoker's Polyp

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During phonation, the smokers polyp tends to ride on the superior surface of the vocal cord., During breathing in or inspiration, the smokers polyp draws inward partially blocking the airway

A 25 pack year smoker was not bothered by the deep pitch of her voice but her doctor suggested she get a check up for cancer. The clear polyp on the left vocal cord is filled with fluid and flips inward when she breathes in

During breathing in or inspiration, the smokers polyp draws inward partially blocking the airway

and flips upward when she phonates.

During phonation, the smokers polyp tends to ride on the superior surface of the vocal cord.