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Introduction of Voice Problems

Hoarseness can be caused by abnormal growth on the vocal cords, such as Cord Polyps, Nodules, and Paralysis. Persistent hoarseness (lasts for weeks or months) can be caused by a variety of problems. Possible Causes for Hoarseness:

Excessive use of the voice (as in shouting or singing)

Allergies & Postnasal drip
Excessive use of irritating substances (e.g. alcohol or tobacco)
Frequent throat clearing and coughing
Viral infection
Gastric reflux
Tonsillitis
Ingestion of a caustic liquid
Foreign body ingestion
Cancer of the voice box (Laryngeal cancer)

Signs and symptoms of voice problems

Loses voice (becomes aphonic), pitch breaks voice becomes tired easily
Voice either too loud or too soft
Compared with same gender and age groups, voice is of too low or too high pitch
Voice often sounds raspy, hoarse, or harsh.
Voice has unusual nasal quality
Feeling of lumpiness in the throat
Throat is often too dry

* Voice problems have persisted over a period of time (at least 6 weeks)

Voice Problems

Normal vocal cord

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