Hoarseness: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Hoarseness

Upper Respiratory Infection

These forms include: Croup Epiglottitis Symptoms may include: Fever Hoarseness Swollen lymph nodes or glands in the neck A physical exam can find whether hoarseness is caused [medlineplus.gov]

Additional to the secondary infection can be laryngitis (hoarseness/”frog in the throat”), traccheitis, (irritation of trachea), acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and even the [time-to-run.com]

The symptoms of a upper respiratory infection typically include:: Body aches Cough Ear fullness Headache Hoarse voice Low-grade fever Nasal congestion Runny nose with clear [umiamihealth.org]

Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

Laryngeal involvement is recognized by hoarseness or voice loss and dry cough. Epiglottitis may represent a potential lethal emergency. [symptoma.com]

[…] pharyngitis; Pts with acute sinusitis often have fever for > 1 wk, facial pain–especially unilateral, maxillary toothache, headache, and excessive purulent nasal discharge; hoarseness [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Symptoms may include: runny nose or mucus blocking the air passages in the nose congestion cough and hoarseness mild fever, usually less than 100°F poor feeding rash How is [wsupgdocs.org]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

An increasing amount of evidence indicates that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a contributing factor to hoarseness, throat clearing, throat discomfort, chronic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other symptoms may include coughing, frequent clearing of the throat, difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), hoarseness, or exacerbation of asthma. gastroesophageal reflux [britannica.com]

Other symptoms may accompany this disease including non-cardiac chest pain, asthma, pneumonia, hoarseness, and aspiration. [symptoma.com]

Esophagitis

Hoarseness of voice Irritation of vocal cords can cause hoarseness of voice. Hoarseness of voice Irritation of vocal cords can cause hoarseness of voice. [medicaljoyworks.com]

Symptoms may include: Cough Difficulty swallowing Painful swallowing Heartburn (acid reflux) Hoarseness Sore throat Treatment depends on the cause. [nlm.nih.gov]

Others may have some symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, gas pain, excessive belching, hoarseness, sore throat, coughing, chest pain and trouble swallowing. [gandhofcny.com]

Chronic Laryngitis

[…] is more evident when attempting to make a high pitched sound A long history of hoarseness and aphonia Hoarseness is very evident Coughing is relatively mild Occasionally [americandragon.com]

This acid can cause hoarseness and a painful throat (known as pharyngitis. [ada.com]

Some medications, including antihistamines and cough suppressants, can cause hoarseness. [spokesman.com]

Acute Laryngitis

Differential Diagnosis Voice abuse is the most frequent noninfectious cause of hoarseness. [internalmedicinejournal.blogspot.com]

Expressed hoarseness up to full aphonia. When phonation, and cough - sharp pain in my throat. [medicalency.com]

Signs and symptoms include sore throat, cough, swallowing difficulties, and hoarseness. [fpnotebook.com]

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism symptomatology was similar in both groups, except for a greater frequency of hoarseness in the group with HAH. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 40 year-old male presented with the history facial puffiness, hoarseness of voice and gait-ataxia. Investigations revealed frank primary hypothyroidism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Late symptoms in newborns (neonatal hypothyroidism): Jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes) Hoarse cry Poor appetite Umbilical hernia (navel protrudes [stanfordchildrens.org]

Polyps

It is not normal to be hoarse at these times; hoarseness is an indication that something is wrong. Evaluation at this time is critical to ensure reversibility. [voicedoctorla.com]

Symptoms of vocal cord nodules, polyps, and granulomas include chronic hoarseness and a breathy voice, which tend to develop over days to weeks. [merckmanuals.com]

This means, for a singer, coming in for evaluation as soon as you are hoarse. Singers incorrectly assume it is okay to be hoarse after a long performance or rehearsal. [voicedoctorla.com]

Bilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis

Hoarseness due to non-surgical causes Psychogenic hoarseness Psychogenic hoarseness is a condition described in the literature variably by such terms as “hysteric croup” and [hormones.gr]

hoarse -breathy -poor pitch control -hypernasality what does bilateral vagal nerve lesion imply about the VFs and soft palate? [quizlet.com]

In cases of idiopathic onset of paralysis, patients frequently report that hoarseness began following a viral infection. [bbivar.com]

Laryngeal Lesion

He feels that there is constant hoarseness. He has no difficulty breathing. [app1.unmc.edu]

Lesions No. of Cases % 1 Hoarseness 8 32 2 Chr. [jemds.com]

In our study, hoarseness of voice, cough, foreign body sensation and throat pain proved to be the commonest symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Peptic Esophagitis

However, it is interesting to note that Koufman, et al. found increased GER in 78% of patients with hoarseness [ 2 ]. [hon.ch]

• Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing) • Dry cough, hoarseness of voice • Occasionally, nausea • Regurgitation of food or sour liquid (acid reflux) • Common symptoms in children [drthindhomeopathy.com]

Also call if you have: Bleeding Choking (coughing, shortness of breath) Feeling filled up quickly when eating Frequent vomiting Hoarseness Loss of appetite Trouble swallowing [stlukes-stl.com]

Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

[…] large mass in the neck pain in the neck, jaw, or ear choking sensations People with cancer that has spread to the nerves that control the vocal cords may also experience hoarseness [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] who notices a persistent lump or swelling just below the Adam's apple should see a doctor, especially if the symptoms coincide with any of the following signs: unexplained hoarseness [medicalnewstoday.com]

Furthermore, larger tumors may cause manifestations such as hoarseness, dysphagia, and dyspnea. [symptoma.com]

Relapsing Polychondritis

A 35-year-old male presented with complaints of hoarseness, tinnitus and dyspnea for 19 years, with a history of several diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for laryngeal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other cartilage in the body can be damaged, leading to various symptoms, such as red or painful eyes, hoarseness, cough, difficulty breathing, rashes, and pain around the [merckmanuals.com]

A 51-year-old woman presented with one-month history of fever, productive cough, dyspnea, hoarseness and polyarthritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bronchogenic Carcinoma

He had dysphagia, weight loss and hoarseness of voice. Lab tests potassium of 2.5 mmol/l, with normal sodium, urea, creatinine. Bicarbonate 35 mmol/l. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

[…] often o SVC obstruction (5%) § Most often small cell · Associated clinical findings o Horner's syndrome § Pancoast tumor o Elevated hemidiaphragm § Phrenic nerve paralysis o Hoarseness [learningradiology.com]

[…] return (causing edema) from: Arms: limb edema Periorbital area: periorbital edema Ocular mucosal membranes: chemosis (visual disturbance) Pharynx and larynx: stridor and hoarseness [epomedicine.com]

Differentiated Thyroid Gland Carcinoma

Findings such as cervical lymphadenopathy, sudden onset of pain in the neck, unexplained voice changes or hoarseness and a rapidly growing mass are potential signs of malignant [symptoma.com]

Late symptoms Dysphagia Hoarseness (vocal cord paresis) Horner syndrome Possible obstruction of the superior vena cava Only 25% of thyroid carcinomas detected by ultrasound [amboss.com]

Rare but worrisome presentations include hoarseness due to vocal cord paralysis and obstruction of the airway or esophagus. [orpha.net]

Carcinoma of the Lung

Cancer of the trachea—dry cough, hoarseness, breathlessness, difficulty swallowing Cancer of the larynx (at the top of the trachea)—hoarseness, voice changes, sore throat [publichealth.va.gov]

Common symptoms of lung cancer include A cough that doesn't go away and gets worse over time Constant chest pain Coughing up blood Shortness of breath, wheezing, or hoarseness [medlineplus.gov]

Other symptoms include: constant chest pain shortness of breath wheezing recurring lung infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis bloody or rust colored sputum hoarseness [beaumont.org]

Anaphylaxis

Your voice may go hoarse, and you may not be able to swallow. Respiratory distress is a life-threatening emergency. It requires immediate medical attention. [healthline.com]

[…] cramps hives swelling of the lips diarrhea itchy skin anxiety headache joint swelling coughing, sneezing, wheezing shortness of breath itchy mouth and throat nasal congestion hoarseness [health.howstuffworks.com]

Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include: difficult or noisy breathing difficulty talking and/or hoarse voice a swollen tongue persistent dizziness or collapse swelling or tightness [healthdirect.gov.au]

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

His presenting symptom was hoarseness of three months duration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Hoarseness due to left recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis was first described in 1897 by Norbert Ortner. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] present a patient with previous aortic valve replacement for a bicuspid valve who had been suffering from a chronic cough for 8 months and who developed subsequent voice hoarseness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vocal Cord Nodule

It is not normal to be hoarse at these times; hoarseness is an indication that something is wrong. Evaluation at this time is critical to ensure reversibility. [voicedoctorla.com]

The cardinal symptoms are usually a more or less pronounced hoarseness, limitations in voice projection accompanied by fast vocal fatigue. [wohlt.com]

If you have experienced a hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks, you should see an otolaryngologist. [ent-sd.com]

Bacterial Tracheitis

A previously healthy young adult presented with inspiratory stridor and hoarseness but minimal dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cough, fever, dyspnea, and hoarseness were the commonest symptoms. Fourteen patients (21%) required intubation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, laryngitis is not the only cause of hoarseness of the voice. Refer to Hoarse Voice for a list of possible causes in babies, children and adults. [healthhype.com]

Smoke Inhalation Injury

Clinical features of airway burns include soot in the airway, stridor, hoarseness, singed nose hair, and mucosal ulceration Historically, survivors of explosions and fires [derangedphysiology.com]

No statistically significant correlation was found between intubation and any of the classic symptoms of smoke inhalation: stridor, hoarseness, drooling, and dysphagia (all [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In most cases, mucosal edema and irritation eventually result in stridor, hoarseness, dyspnea, hypoxia, and tachypnea, whereas accompanying burns on the face and surrounding [symptoma.com]

Vocal Cord Dysfunction

VCD Symptoms occur shortly after beginning exercise Tightness in throat Difficulty inhaling Hoarseness Albuterol inhaler doesn’t control symptoms Symptoms recur immediately [upmc.com]

“Therefore, people experience throat tightness and hoarseness. [scarysymptoms.com]

VCD include: Shortness of breath Chronic coughing or throat clearing Wheezing or stridor (high-pitched sound) when breathing Upper chest or throat tightness Intermittent hoarseness [upmc.com]

Larynx Polyp

Talking too much, screaming, constantly clearing your throat, or smoking can make you hoarse. [icdlist.com]

He feels that there is constant hoarseness. He has no difficulty breathing. [app1.unmc.edu]

It is not normal to be hoarse at these times; hoarseness is an indication that something is wrong. Evaluation at this time is critical to ensure reversibility. [voicedoctorla.com]

Croup

METHODS: Children were classified as having recurrent croup if they had had 2 or more episodes of barky cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In febrile children, the presence of hoarseness, barking cough or acute inspiratory stridor is usually indicative of croup. [symptoma.com]

Decreased mobility of the vocal cords due to edema leads to the associated hoarseness. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Acute Subglottic Laryngitis

A hoarse sound to the voice is very characteristic of laryngitis. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Talking too much, screaming, constantly clearing your throat, or smoking can make you hoarse. [icdlist.com]

Hoarseness 4. [brainscape.com]

Carcinoma of the Larynx

It affected a 78-year-old male who presented initially with hoarseness and bloody sputum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Early diagnosis is common with vocal cord tumors because hoarseness develops early. [merckmanuals.com]

Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) seropositivity is associated with an increased risk of oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer. [ 4 ] Presentation [ 2 ] Chronic hoarseness [patient.info]

Extrinsic Laryngeal Carcinoma

The causes of hoarseness are determined after obtaining a detailed medical history of the circumstances preceding the onset of hoarseness and performing a thorough physical [aafp.org]

Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) seropositivity is associated with an increased risk of oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer. [ 4 ] Presentation [ 2 ] Chronic hoarseness [patient.info]

Prolonged hoarseness without pain is the major symptom and should always be investigated. [translatespanish.mobi]

Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

We present a case of SpCC in a 70-year-old male, who presented with progressive hoarseness since 1 year. [ccij-online.org]

About 1.5% of the overall population suffers from hoarseness; among the most common causes of hoarseness are vocal fold nodules and polyps. [lesterthompsonmd.com]

Case Report A 70-year-old male presented to our department with a 1-year history of progressive hoarseness and stridor since last 1 week. [ccij-online.org]

Laryngeal Obstruction

A boy with junctional epidermolysis bullosa died from acute laryngeal obstruction at the age of 29 months, having been hoarse since early infancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

At age 9 months, following an upper respiratory infection, she developed stridor and hoarseness and was found to have severe laryngeal obstruction, which was felt to be secondary [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although their usual presenting symptom is hoarseness, acute airway obstruction from laryngeal polyps is uncommon. [academic.oup.com]

Common Cold

[…] discharge by 34% (95% CI: 17% to 51%), nasal congestion by 37% (15% to 58%), sneezing by 22% (-1% to 45%), scratchy throat by 33% (8% to 59%), sore throat by 18% (-10% to 46%), hoarseness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

"I believe that drinking warm drinks with honey can be soothing specifically if one is suffering symptoms of sore throat and hoarse voice. [buzzfeed.com]

The symptoms of a common cold include sneezing, runny nose, nasal obstruction, sore or scratchy throat, cough, hoarseness, and mild general symptoms like headache, feverishness [commoncold.org]