Unprecedented: COVID-19 Causes Teen's Vocal Cord Paralysis
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A 15-year-old girl in Massachusetts has experienced vocal cord paralysis, a "first-of-its-kind" case in adolescents, as a result of contracting COVID-19. The teen lost all mobility of her larynx, leading to breathing, talking, and swallowing difficulties. After undergoing extensive testing and speech therapy, she eventually required a tracheostomy for 15 months. However, she was able to breathe without the device just in time for her high school graduation and prom. This case highlights the potential long-term neurotrophic effects of COVID-19 in children and emphasizes the need for awareness and appropriate treatment in pediatric cases.