Estudio epidemiológico de los pacientes con nódulos vocales

Vocal nodules are frequent in women aged between 20 and 40 years and mainly affect people working in professions that involve excessive use of the voice. The most frequently associated disorders are anxiety-depression, gastric reflux and allergic processes. In most patients, vocal behavior is characterized by poor use and abuse, singing, cervical tension and hoarseness. Symptom onset is usually gradual.