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    ABSTRACT Patients with vocal cord polyps commonly present with symptoms of hoarseness. Although rare, large polyps can cause shortness of breath and stridor and should be included in the differential for patients with airway obstruction. Dysphonia or hoarseness can be a symptom of underlying disease, such as head and neck cancer. This case illustrates the importance of prompt and accurate diagnosis in a patient with persistent symptoms and a history of smoking. Obtaining a laryngoscopy is crucial to appropriately evaluate the larynx. Proper visualization of the laryngeal structures will help direct patient care toward further diagnostic imaging and medical or surgical intervention if indicated. 
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