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Hoarseness that doesn't go away or keeps coming back should never be ignored because it also can be a symptom of certain head and neck cancers. People who drink or smoke heavily are at especially high risk of these cancers. So, if hoarseness lasts more than two weeks, make an appointment to see your doctor. Your doctor may refer you to a specialist (an otolaryngologist, also called an ear, nose and throat doctor) for evaluation and treatment.
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Laryngitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Laryngitis is an inflammation or infection of the voice box (larynx) and the vocal cords it contains. Laryngitis makes the vocal cords... Read more »
Laryngitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx (voice box), which is located in the upper part of the respiratory tract.It... Read more »
Laryngitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Laryngitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the voice box (larynx) that is usually associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. ... Read more »
Laryngeal nerve damage
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Laryngeal nerve damage is injury to one or both of the nerves that are attached to the voice box.Alternative NamesVocal cord paralysisCauses,... Read more »
Cancer: throat or larynx
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cancer of the throat is cancer of the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat.Alternative NamesVocal cord cancer; Throat... Read more »
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