There are more patients with vocal cord nodules in China than in Japan. The occupation of these patients consists mainly of female singers or teachers. On the basis of the etiology and pathology of Chinese traditional medicine, there are three different treatment modalities for this disease. Shikunshi-to, Toninsibutsu-to and Zoueki-to. These Chinese traditional medicine treatment modalities have been characterized by the combined use of Chinese medical herbs according to each individual patient's status.
