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Hoarse Voice Quality
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
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