Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) anatomy is designed to supply function to most muscles of the larynx (voice box). It branches from the vagus nerve ...

If evolution had a customer service line, I’d be on hold right now demanding a refund. Meet the recurrent laryngeal nerve—a nerve that takes the scenic route through your chest to reach your throat.

There are numerous unusual and rare causes of cough, including laryngeal neuropathy — an uncommon condition causing chronic ...