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A 10-year-old boy developed hoarseness of voice following an attack of diphtheria. On examination, his right vocal cord was paralyzed. The treatment of choice for paralyzed vocal cord will be
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The correct answer is  Generally, no treatment is required as compensation occurs due to the opposite healthy cord. Temporary paralysis recovers in 6-12 months and it is advisable to wait. However, injection of gelfoam or fat can be used to improve the voice in the waiting period. Ref: PL Dhingra Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat, Edition 7, page - 338