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Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together.




 


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Vocal cords open and closed


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Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together.



 




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Vocal cords open and closed


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Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together.


 



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Vocal cords open and closed


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Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together.

 

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Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together.
 Vocal cords open and closed Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together. Vocal cords open when you breathe and then close to produce sound when vibrating together. Your vocal cords are two flexible bands of muscle tissue that sit at the entrance to the windpipe (trachea). When you speak, the bands come together and vibrate to make sound. The rest of the time, the vocal cords are relaxed in an open position so that you can breathe. In most cases of vocal cord paralysis, only one vocal cord is paralyzed. Paralysis of both of your vocal cords is a rare but serious condition. This can cause difficulties with speech and significant problems with breathing and swallowing. Signs and symptoms of vocal cord paralysis may include: 
A breathy quality to the voice
Hoarseness
Noisy breathing
Shortness of breath
Loss of vocal pitch
Choking or coughing while swallowing food, drink or saliva
The need to take frequent breaths while speaking
Inability to speak loudly
Loss of your gag reflex
Ineffective coughing
Frequent throat clearing
