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By Mayo Clinic staffVocal cord paralysis can be frustrating and sometimes debilitating, especially since your voice is so important to your personality. A speech therapist can help you develop the skills you need to communicate. Even if you're not able to regain the voice you once had, speech therapy can help you learn effective ways to compensate.