Avoid chemical irritants, polluted air, fumes
Early diagnosis is the key to better healing. Whenever you notice hoarseness make sure you get it properly diagnosed, especially if it persists more than 2 weeks.
Complete history of symptoms is the first step towards diagnosis. Physical exam of the neck is thereafter done. Laryngoscopy & more precise microlaryngoscopy are used to see vocal cords.
Stroboscopy is used to diagnose Vocal Nodule. In Stroboscopy, flashing light is used to watch the movement and appearance of Vocal Cords.