Acid Reflux Keeps Me Hoarse
Hoarseness is having difficulty producing sound when trying to speak, or a change in the pitch or quality of the voice. The voice may sound weak, very breathy, scratchy, or husky.
Alternative Names
Voice strain; Dysphonia; Loss of voice
Considerations
Hoarseness is usually caused by a problem in the vocal cords. Most cases of hoarseness occur with swelling (inflammation) of the larynx (laryngitis).
Hoarseness that continues for weeks or months should be checked by...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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