Since hoarseness can have many causes, you should have it checked to ensure no serious underlying problems
Get an thorough evaluation of why your voice has changed
Some vocal cord cancers can be treated with laser surgery and voice preservation.
Immobility of the vocal cords can cause a weak voice or even aspiration into the lungs
Fusion of the vocal folds can occur following trauma to the voice box leading to a hoarse voice and difficulty breathing
Vocal cord nodules and polyps may need delicate microsurgery.
Airway stenosis is when the tissue closes off your windpipe. Sometimes dilation or laser surgery can help.
Viral warts that recur leading to hoarseness and airway obstruction
Reinke's edema is often related to smoking and can cause a deep gravely voice or airway obstruction
The vocal cords have muscles and can fatigue just like other muscles in your body
"Silent reflux" can cause hoarseness, cough, and thick mucus drainage even without heartburn
One of the causes of chronic cough include issues with the larynx
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The larynx has muscles and tension can cause pain and issues with speech
Vocal trauma can cause pain. We are here to help alleviate these issues.
Spasms of the larynx can cause uncontrollable gaps in speech
Vocal tremors and reduced volume are common in Parkinson's disease and we are here to help
Vocal cord hemorrhage is often caused by voice trauma and can result in a sudden lose of voice
Louisville Voice and Dr. Elizabeth Self Burckardt are proud members of Kentuckiana Ear, Nose & Throat, PSC, providing comprehensive and compassionate care for over 40 years.
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