FAQ?
How do you treat hoarseness?
Treatment depends on the condition causing the hoarseness. The conditions and their treatments include: Using your voice too much. Rest your voice (don’t use it for time). Drink water. A cold or sinus infection. Let the common cold run its course, or take over-the-counter cold medicines. Laryngitis. Talk to your healthcare provider.
What are the causes of hoarseness?
The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis (inflammation of the vocal cords) caused most often by an upper respiratory tract infection (usually viral), and less commonly from overuse or misuse of the voice (such as from yelling or singing). neurological conditions (such as Parkinson's disease and strokes ), and
What is the difference between hoarseness and laryngitis?
If your voice is hoarse, you may have a raspy, weak, or airy quality to your voice that prevents you from making smooth vocal sounds. This symptom commonly stems from an issue with the vocal cords and may involve an inflamed larynx (voice box). This is known as laryngitis.
