Dr. Puneeth P J is an ENT Specialist and Laryngologist in Hubli with focused expertise in voice and swallowing disorders, laryngeal surgery and advanced ENT procedures. His training includes an MS in ENT and RCS Laryngology training, with specialised experience in voice, swallowing disorders, laryngeal surgery and airway management.
A Complex Case of Vocal Cord Paralysis and Voice Restoration
One recent case highlights the importance of specialised voice care.
A middle-aged male teacher developed left vocal cord paralysis following a road traffic accident and surgery for a frontal extradural haematoma (EDH).
The vocal cord paralysis resulted in a severely breathy voice and aspiration, affecting both communication and swallowing.
After appropriate assessment, Dr. Puneeth P J performed left injection laryngoplasty using autologous fat.
The procedure aimed to improve vocal cord closure and restore more effective voice production and swallowing function.
The case demonstrates how a carefully selected voice restoration procedure can make a meaningful functional difference for a patient.
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What Is Injection Laryngoplasty?
Injection laryngoplasty is a procedure used to improve vocal fold closure in selected patients with vocal cord weakness or paralysis.
A suitable injectable material is placed to bring the affected vocal fold closer to the middle of the airway. This can allow the opposite vocal fold to make better contact during speech.
Depending on the patient's condition, the goal may include improvement in:
- Voice strength
- Voice clarity
- Glottic closure
- Communication
- Swallowing function
Treatment is not identical for every patient. The cause of vocal cord paralysis, duration of symptoms, swallowing function and overall health all need to be considered.
Why Vocal Cord Paralysis Needs Specialist Evaluation
A paralyzed vocal cord can cause more than a weak voice.
Patients may experience:
Breathy voice → Weak speech → Voice fatigue → Difficulty swallowing → Coughing while eating → Aspiration
The appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause and the functional problems experienced by the patient.
This is where laryngology and specialised voice assessment become important.
Dr. Puneeth P J – ENT & Voice Specialist in Hubli
Dr. Puneeth P J's professional focus includes voice and swallowing disorders, medialization thyroplasty, fat augmentation and laser surgery. He also has experience in micro-ear surgery, endoscopic sinus and skull-base surgery, airway management and head-and-neck conditions.
His academic and clinical journey includes training at JJM Medical College, Bangalore Medical College and specialised laryngology training at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune. He currently practises in Hubli and is associated with KLE Suchirayu Hospital, while also contributing to ENT academic training.
His work in voice surgery has also extended to international academic platforms, including a presentation on medialization thyroplasty in the South Indian population at the 127th Japanese Annual ENT Conference in Sendai.
When Should You See a Voice Specialist?
Consider an ENT and laryngology evaluation if you have:
- Persistent hoarseness
- Weak or breathy voice
- Sudden voice change
- Vocal fatigue
- Difficulty swallowing
- Repeated choking while eating
- Coughing during swallowing
- Suspected vocal cord paralysis
- Voice problems following surgery, trauma or neurological illness
Persistent hoarseness or swallowing difficulty should not simply be ignored.
Advanced ENT and Laryngology Care in Hubballi
Dr. Puneeth P J provides specialised ENT care covering voice and swallowing disorders, sinus problems, hearing loss, ear infections, vertigo, airway disorders, head-and-neck conditions and advanced endoscopic procedures.
The approach is centred on accurate diagnosis, appropriate technology, surgical expertise and individualised treatment.
The recent injection laryngoplasty case is a reminder that restoring a patient's voice is not simply about making speech sound better—it can also be about improving swallowing, communication, confidence and quality of life.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Puneeth P J
If you are searching for a voice specialist, vocal cord specialist, laryngologist or ENT doctor in Hubli for persistent hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis, swallowing difficulty or other voice-related concerns, consult Dr. Puneeth P J for an appropriate evaluation.
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