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Abnormal voice changes
No improvement in hoarse voice even after a few weeks
My voice sounds coarse in the evening/at night
My voice sounds hoarse in the evening/at night
Hoarse voice from talking too much at work
My voice sounds coarse when I wake up
My voice sounds weird
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Content updated on May 23, 2022
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Abnormal menstruation
Edema
Respiratory wheeze
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Facial edema
Fever
Chest pain during swallowing
Dysphagia
Small voice
Possible Causes
- Sinusitis
Infection of the sinuses, which are cavities around the nose. The infection can be acute (lasting about a week) or chronic (lasting for more than three months). It can be caused by viruses or bacteria.
- Acute tonsillitis / pharyngitis
Infection of the tonsils and pharynx (back of the mouth), either by viruses or bacteria.
Vocal cord paralysis
A condition where the nerves supplying the vocal cords are damaged, causing them to move poorly. Causes include strokes, and radiotherapy/surgery to the neck.
- Hypothyroidism
- Acromegaly
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Myasthenia gravis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Related Serious Diseases
- Bronchial asthma
A condition where the airways are highly sensitive and overreact to foreign substances or environmental changes. The underlying cause is unclear but involves genetics. There are many triggers for asthma flares, including smoke, pollen, dust mite droppings, cold weather, exercise and viral infections.
- Pertussis
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have a hoarse voice?
Have you had hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks?
Is your hoarse voice worse when you wake up in the morning?
Is your hoarse voice worst in the evenings and nights?
Do you have a sore throat?
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan