Sylvia is a lawyer, and her long hours of speaking have led to vocal fatigue and hoarseness, sometimes accompanied by pitch problems or loss of voice. The inability to express herself forcefully affects her persuasiveness in court. Determined to seek help from an ENT specialist, she underwent an examination and was diagnosed with a nine-millimeter polyp on her vocal cords, which requires surgical removal and post-operative speech therapy. Her condition is now improving, and her work performance is significantly better.
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