{"id":31402,"date":"2023-11-17T13:30:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=31402"},"modified":"2023-11-17T13:30:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:30:42","slug":"what-are-common-causes-of-voice-hoarseness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/what-are-common-causes-of-voice-hoarseness\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Common Causes of Voice Hoarseness?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Voice hoarseness, or dysphonia, is when your voice sounds hoarse, raspy or strained. It\u2019s very common and likely to occur in <a href=\"https:\/\/fuelmedical-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/tsipples_fuelmedical_com\/Documents\/PENTA\/Pinnacle%20ENT%20Associates%20(3x)%20%20Pennsylvania%20%20%20%20https:\/www.pentadocs.com\/%20%20https:\/ifuelmedical.com\/work-orders\/view\/32497\">one in three people<\/a> during their life. It\u2019s also rarely a sign of serious illness and can have a multitude of causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Hoarseness<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Woman-holds-throat-appears-hoarse.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holds throat, appears hoarse\" class=\"wp-image-31405\" style=\"width:578px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Woman-holds-throat-appears-hoarse.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Woman-holds-throat-appears-hoarse-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hoarseness is common among those who use their voice frequently, such as performers, teachers or call center employees. You may be experiencing dysphonia if you have the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re speaking more softly than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You sound as though you\u2019re having a hard time talking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your voice is breathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your voice is higher or lower than usual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Hoarseness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several causes for hoarseness, the most common being laryngitis.<a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/ent\/laryngitis\/\"> Laryngitis <\/a>is when the vocal cords in your voice box become irritated or swollen. Anything that affects your vocal cords can cause you to become hoarse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional causes of hoarseness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/allergist\/allergy-symptoms\/\">Allergies<\/a>, sinus infections or respiratory infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GERD, or acid reflux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocal cord nodules or nodes on your vocal cords, likely from overuse of your voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyroid conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to other irritating substances, such as air pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term use of inhalers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancers of the voice box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurological conditions such as strokes, Parkinson\u2019s disease and multiple sclerosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blunt trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing Hoarseness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should seek medical treatment for your hoarseness if it hurts when you speak or swallow, if you\u2019ve completely lost your voice, if you\u2019re coughing up blood or if you have a lump on your neck. These may be indications of a more serious condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will ask you a series of questions and perform a physical exam. Mild cases of hoarseness will be treated by resting your voice or potentially with antibiotics if the cause is an illness. In general, you can expect to have your voice back after some rest as hoarseness is rarely a sign of a more serious illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing hoarseness, contact Pinnacle ENT Associates to schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/what-is-laryngitis\/\">What Is Laryngitis?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/rockin-for-a-good-cause\/\">Rockin\u2019 For A Good Cause!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/four-common-thyroid-disorders\/\">Four Common Thyroid Disorders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voice hoarseness, or dysphonia, is when your voice sounds hoarse, raspy or strained. It\u2019s very common and likely to occur in one in three people during their life. It\u2019s also rarely a sign of serious illness and can have a multitude of causes. 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