Health Tip: Causes of Hoarseness

(HealthDay News) -- Hoarseness describes abnormal voice changes, says Cleveland Clinic. Your voice may sound raspy or strained. Most causes of hoarseness are not serious and go away within two weeks.

Cleveland Clinic mentions these potential causes of hoarseness:

  • The common cold or an upper respiratory infection.
  • Using your voice too much or too loudly.
  • Gastroesophageal reflux.
  • Smoking.
  • Allergies.
  • Thyroid problems.
  • Trauma to the voice box.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    What to Know About Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Smoking, Vaping Weed Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks Among Young Adults, Study Finds

    Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk

    Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    FDA Declines to Review Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Application

    52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma