AKB48’s Itano Tomomi reveals she has vocal cord nodules
On July 28th, AKB48 member Itano Tomomi revealed through her official blog that she was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules.
She wrote, “This whole month I was thinking my voice was hoarse…it seems that I have vocal cord nodules.” She added, “I am worried that it won’t heal that quickly. For now, I would like some rest.”
Vocal cord nodules are condition where the two vocal cords comes in contact and creates friction, thus making one’s voice hoarse and hinders the ability to sing in higher pitches.
The fans expressed their concern with, “Take care of yourself”, “I hope your voice is healed before any event… Take care”, “I wish for Tomochin’s speedy recovery and health (>_<) Take care…”, and “Are you ok (>_<)? I am really worried and I hope you get better soon!!”.
source: TOKYOHIVE