Throat Health: Voice Hoarseness

A hoarseness voice can be a really annoying problem, you aren’t able to speak loudly and may be experiencing pain. You may find yourself relying frequently on over-the-counter remedies, such as pain relievers and throat sprays.

Hoarseness of one’s voice generally indicates conditions such as laryngitis or polyps.

Laryngitis: The larynx is the portion of your windpipe (trachea) that allows passage of air in and out of the lungs while preventing the entry of solids and liquids. Vocal cords in the larynx produce sound. Laryngitis is pain and inflammation of the larynx and is often associated with a hoarse voice. Croup is a form of laryngitis in children.

Polyps: Vocal cord polyps or nodules are non-cancerous growths that are caused primarily through chronic irritation such as abusing ones voice through extended periods of shouting. They can also be caused by cigarette smoke, industrial fumes or by reflux where stomach acids flow back into the throat. Polyps tend to be larger and protrude more than nodules.

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This section YourENTHealth.com will cover in more depth some of the things that can cause voice hoarseness and treatment options.

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