Hoarseness is a change in the quality or pitch of the voice, causing the sound to become rough, hoarse, or weak.
Laryngitis
Laryngitis is one of the most common causes of hoarseness, and can be acute or chronic.
Patients should rest, limit talking and drink plenty of water to help the larynx recover.
If a viral infection causes hoarseness, the symptoms may disappear on their own or the patient may need to take antiviral medication as directed by a doctor.
Vocal fold hemorrhage
Vocal fold hemorrhage occurs when blood vessels on the surface of the vocal cords rupture.
Hoarseness is an abnormal change in pitch and volume of the voice.
Laryngeal nodules, cysts and polyps
Nodules, cysts, and vocal cord polyps are benign tumors that can appear along the vocal folds.
Vocal cord paralysis
Vocal cord paralysis occurs when one or both vocal cords cannot open or close properly.
At this time, the paralyzed vocal cords cannot move normally, leading to hoarseness.
Acid reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to throat irritation.
To reduce symptoms and prevent the disease from appearing, each person should maintain a moderate weight, eat healthy (avoid spicy, greasy or acidic foods), not smoke and take medication as prescribed.
Nervous disorders
Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or stroke can affect the coordination and control of the muscles involved in the voice, leading to hoarseness.
Laryngeal cancer
Malignant tumors that develop in the vocal cords can affect the function of this organ and cause hoarseness.
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