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Vocal Cord Edema, aka Reinke's Edema - common in smokers | Voice therapy, Speech language pathology, Singing lessons
After smoking cigarettes for 15 years, could my singing voice return to normal after quitting? I used to have a 3 and 1/2 octave range (belting), but can only cover just under
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