Hoarseness

You may have a scratchy, weak, or airy tone to your voice if you’re hoarse, which inhibits you from creating smooth vocal sounds.

 

This symptom is usually caused by a problem with the vocal cords, although it may also be caused by an irritated larynx (voice box). Laryngitis is the medical term for this condition.

 

If your hoarseness lasts more than 10 days, visit a doctor right away since you might have a significant underlying medical issue.

Common Causes of Hoarseness

A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract is the most common cause of hoarseness. Other common causes, contributors, or worseness of your illness include:

 

  1. Allergies
  2. Ingesting poisonous stuff
  3. Excessive coughing
  4. Acid reflux in the stomach
  5. Tobacco smoking
  6. Consuming alcoholic and caffeinated beverages
  7. Screaming, singing for lengthy periods of time, or generally overusing your vocal cords are all bad ideas.