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Definition Of Hoarse
Health Encyclopedia: Hoarseness Or Changing Voice
Hoarseness is described as having difficulty producing sound when trying to speak, or a change in the pitch or quality of the voice. The voice may sound weak, excessively 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 are associated with inflammation of the larynx (laryngitis).
Persistent hoarseness ...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Dieffenbachia
...The possible symptoms include: Burning in mouth or throat Swelling in mouth or tongue Hoarse voice Eye pain Corneal abrasion Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Read more »Laryngitis
Recent or current upper respiratory infection Hoarseness Fever Swollen lymph nodes or glands in the neck Signs and tests Physical examination is usually... Read more »Laryngitis
... Definition Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx (voice box) generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The voice box (larynx)... Read more »Infant Acid Reflux and Infant GERD symptoms
Signs and symptoms of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) may include one or several of the following: PAIN: Irritability, constant or sudden crying, “colic”, back arching, abdominal pain,... Read more »Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Symptoms
...interfering with swallowing and nutrition.Cancer can damage the nerves that control the voice box, causing hoarseness.Damage to the brachial plexus, a group of nerves branching from the neck, can... Read more »Images
Medications
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...Effects See also Precautions. Dry or irritated throat, hoarseness or coughing may occur as your... Read more »
...also Precautions section. Dry/irritated/sore throat, hoarseness, coughing, a bad taste in the... Read more »
Related News
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May 05, 2008HONOLULU (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Thousands of people every year struggle with a hoarse or weak voice, not really knowing what's causing it.... Read summary »
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