Dr. Anthony Fauci Has Surgery To Remove A Polyp From Vocal Cord

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci listens during a briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in the press briefing room of the White House on March 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed the H.R. 748, the CARES Act on Friday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the $2 trillion stimulus bill that lawmakers hope will battle the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Dr. Anthony Fauci underwent surgery to remove a polyp from one of his vocal cords Thursday, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the agency Fauci has led for decades. The surgery was an outpatient procedure.

“He’s now home and resting,” an NIAID spokesperson tells 360aproko. “Expect him to be completely resting his voice at least through the weekend.”

In addition to his leadership of the infectious disease agency, Fauci has played a key role on the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force, providing guidance and expertise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the past decade, a number of high-profile people have undergone similar surgeries to remove polyps from their vocal cords, from the singer Adele to the actor Jon Hamm.

Polyps disrupt the ability of vocal cords to close completely, resulting in hoarseness and other symptoms. The condition often stems from overusing one’s voice, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

“Talking too much, screaming, constantly clearing your throat, or smoking can make you hoarse,” the agency says. “They can also lead to problems such as nodules, polyps, and sores on the vocal cords.”

Fauci, 79, has been a prominent voice on the coronavirus, speaking frequently in briefings, media interviews and 360aproko news.

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