How long should a teacher with vocal cord polyps wait before resuming teaching?
Disease description:
I am a teacher, and recently my throat has been uncomfortable, feeling as if something is blocking it. After going to the hospital for an examination, I was diagnosed with vocal cord polyps. How long after being diagnosed with vocal cord polyps can a teacher resume teaching?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Teachers can return to teaching 3 to 4 weeks after developing vocal polyps. Vocal polyps typically present as hoarseness; early symptoms may include voice strain or intermittent hoarseness. After surgery, proper vocal care should continue, with attention paid to speaking techniques. Patients should maintain a regular work and rest schedule, eat more foods rich in trace elements and vitamins, and avoid overeating during illness, which can help alleviate symptoms of the condition.
