Laryngeal stenosis means that the airway in your voice box has become too narrow. This narrowing usually happens because of scar tissue that forms after long-term use of a breathing tube or after a throat injury or surgery. When the airway is narrowed, you might have trouble breathing, especially during exercise, or notice your voice becoming weak or breathy. In some cases, the narrowing can be small enough that you only feel slight changes, but in others, it can make it hard to get enough air.

Doctors use tools like endoscopy or CT scans to see exactly where and how much your airway has narrowed. Depending on the severity of the stenosis, treatment can range from medical therapy and laser procedures to more involved surgeries. The goal is to remove or reduce the scar tissue so that the airway opens up again, helping you breathe easier and restoring a better voice quality.

Laryngeal Stenosis