List of common symptoms: * "sac-like" appearance of the vocal folds * Hoarseness and deepening of the voice * Trouble speaking (Dysphonia) * Reduced vocal range with diminished upper limits * Stretching of the mucosa (Distension) * Shortness of breath (Dyspnoea)<unk>  is characterized by a "sac-like" appearance of the vocal folds. The<unk>  is a white translucent fluid that causes a bulging (distension) of the vocal cord. The most common clinical symptom associated with<unk>  is an abnormally low pitched voice with hoarseness. The low pitch voice is a direct result of increased fluid in the<unk> 's space, which vibrates at a lower frequency than normal (females <130 Hz; males <110 Hz). Hoarseness is a common problem of many laryngeal diseases, such as laryngitis. It is described as a harsh and breathy tone of voice. Hoarseness is often seen alongside dysphonia, a condition in which the individual has difficulty speaking. The swelling of the vocal cords and the lowering of the voice are warning signs that an individual has<unk> . At the microscopic level, an examination of the vocal cords in patients with<unk>  will show lowered levels of collagen, elastin, and extracellular matrix proteins. These characteristics can be used to diagnose<unk> .<unk>  is considered a benign polyp that may become precancerous if smoking is involved. An indicator of cancer is the development of leukoplakia, which manifests as white patches on the vocal folds. Smoking, gastric reflux, and hypothyroidism are all risk factors for<unk> . The symptoms of<unk>  are considered to be chronic symptoms because they develop gradually over time and depend on how long the individual is exposed to the risk factor. In the case of smoking, as long as the individual continues the habit of smoking, the<unk>  will continue to progress. This is true for other risk factors as well, such as untreated gastric reflux and overuse of the voice, which is common to professions such as singers and radio announcers.
Reinke's edema
Berlin's edema
Forchheimer spots
Fuchs spot
Koplik's spots
Bitot's spots
Olney's lesions
Roth's spot