<prompt> All are true regarding Reinkes edema exceptUsually caused by vocal abuseThere is collection of oedema fluid in the subepithelial spaceThere is asymmetrical swelling of vocal cordsVocal cord stripping is the treatment  <response>: Reinkes space: Under the epithelium of vocal cords is a potential space with scanty subepithelial connective tissues. Edema of this space causes fusiform swelling of the membranous cords Reinkes edemaReinkes edema - diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cordsReinkes edema is caused by vocal abuse or smoking. There is diffuse symmetrical swelling of both vocal cords. Vocal cord stripping is the treatment of choice. Enough mucosa should be preserved for epithelialization.Ref: Dhingra; 6th edition; Chapter 56 -- Anatomy and Physiology of Larynx; Page no: 285 