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Hoarse voice: What causes it and when to see a health care provider
If your voice sounds raspy or strained, you may have vocal hoarseness. Maybe you sang too loud at a concert last night, or maybe there's an underlying medical condition to blame.
Read on to learn more about how to tell the difference and when to consult a specialist.
"Voice disorders are the number one communication disorder among children and adults," says Amber Koch, MS, CCC-SLP, Nebraska Medicine speech-language pathologist.
"Vocal hoarseness is especially common and often goes undiagnosed because it usually resolves on its own within a couple weeks, but long-standing hoarseness needs to be addressed – ideally by an ear, nose and throat specialist – because it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition."
Causes of hoarseness
Vocal hoarseness can be caused by several factors, including:
- A cold or infection – A cold or upper respiratory infection, such as the flu or COVID-19, can make your voice hoarse, but the hoarseness should resolve on its own within about two weeks
- Bronchitis o
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