<s>[INST] I am 50yrs oldand  my weight is 82 kg bp is correct now a days means last 3mth i have problem in speaking during teaching so I see to doctor(ENT) and doctor advise me to voice rest because of swelling in  vocal cord and taking antibitics for 7 days it has been repaeat 4 times but not complete speech is ok when i take becosule with antibitics than i feel better pl advise me correct treatment thks( Indraj bugalia 0000) [/INST] Hello,Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic.I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.As per yuor description it seems that your are having vocal nodules,This is nothing but benign(non cancerous) swelling formed over vocal cord probably due to voice abuse like screaming or shouting.Sometimes minor throat infection also cause this.You can do the following:1.Absolute voice rest for a week.2.Avoid hot and spicy food.3.Do warm saline gargling.4.Behavioral speech therapy may be needed in some cases.You need a followup examination by your ENT surgeon to assess the progress,and further treatment may be tailored by him.Hope this help.Wishing you good health.Regards.Dr.Shinas </s>