Although extremely bothersome, a hoarse cough and runny nose are important defense mechanisms that are triggered by the invasion of the body by irritants or infectious organisms. These mechanisms can help keep the nasal passages and airways clear...
The reason you sound hoarse is usually because of swelling or lumps on your vocal cords, which can be caused by many conditions. The swelling or lumps change the way your vocal cords fit together, making your voice sound squeaky or airy. If...
Anything that seems to affect the breathing of an infant can be alarming, including hoarseness without an obvious cause. While there is often a simple explanation, any hoarseness in a young infant should be addressed by a pediatrician. Infants are...
Hoarseness is an abnormal sound to the voice. Often caused by a cold, or seasonal allergy, hoarseness is generally an acute problem, and resolves on its own after a short duration. However, chronic hoarseness may develop due to some persistent...
If your child's voice suddenly sounds husky, scratchy or weak, it's possible that he is suffering from hoarseness. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, hoarseness is most often caused by inflammation to the larynx. However,...
Hoarseness is the term given to a temporary change in your voice quality and pitch. A hoarse voice can register lower on the pitch scale than you normally speak, and have a raspy, uneven quality. The American Academy of Otolaryngology explains...
Hoarseness usually results from some kind of damage to the vocal chords. A person with a hoarse voice has difficulty speaking and often displays a change in the pitch or tone of his voice. Laryngitis is the most common cause of chronic hoarseness,...
Acid reflux, a condition associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), causes several uncomfortable symptoms, including heartburn, hoarseness, coughing, sore throat and nausea. The condition is caused by a number of factors, ranging from...
Hoarseness usually does not last long and does not necessarily signify a serious condition, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The disorder makes the voice sound raspy, rough or strained because of changes related to the vocal folds that produce...
Potassium is an important mineral for your body. A lack of potassium, also known as hypokalemia, can cause a variety of health problems including muscle issues that can cause hoarseness. If you think you have abnormally low potassium levels, talk...
Hoarseness signifies an abnormality in the voice box, or larynx. The voice often sounds gravelly or weak and may crack or have an unusually high or low pitch. Hoarseness may occur acutely, lasting a brief period, or chronically. Causes of...
Laryngitis is the term used to describe a condition where the throat, vocal cords and voice box become inflamed, irritated and swollen, causing hoarseness, a distortion in the sound of the voice, according to the University of Maryland Medical...
Hoarseness refers to abnormal voice changes such as changes in loudness or tone. Hoarseness in children may simply be due to repetitive screaming and yelling, which irritates the vocal cords but usually goes away without medication. However, pay...
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows into your esophagus after you've eaten. This causes a burning sensation in your chest. Frequent acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, can cause a dry cough, hoarseness, nausea and...
Acid reflux is a condition in which the contents of your stomach, including acid needed to digest foods, backs up into the esophagus and throat. According to the NYU Voice Center, as much as 50 percent of people with voice problems have some form...
The larynx or voice box has two vocal cords, which are bands of muscle tissue that vibrate and produce sound. Any injury or damage to the vocal cords will affect your voice. According to the National Institutes of Health, disorders that can affect...
Although babies' vocal cords are adapted to crying, prolonged crying can damage the vocal cords by causing nodules, irritation and pain, according to pediatrician William Sears. The website for Tampa-based Pediatric Otolaryngology explains that...
Although rare, esophageal cancer most frequently affects men, smokers and those who chronically use alcohol, according to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health. The esophagus is the tube that transfers food from the mouth to...
Dying and bleaching hair involves strong chemicals, which occasionally cause burns of varying severity. You can treat many of these burns at home, but some require medical care. Always follow the first three steps below, and use them to determine...
An underactive thyroid--known as hypothyroidism--is a condition diagnosed when the thyroid gland (located in the throat) does not produce enough hormones. Hypothyroidism can be caused by genetics, inflammation, surgery, iodine deficiency, injury,...
The thyroid is a gland positioned towards the anterior section of the lower neck area. This gland is responsible for producing thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Both of these hormones regulate cellular energy consumption. In addition to energy...
The qualities of your voice result from the movement of air across the vocal folds – commonly called the vocal cords – and the larynx, or voice box. When you speak or sing, the vocal folds come together and vibrate in the rush of air...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when acid from the stomach or, on occasion, bile flows back into the food pipe, or esophagus. Stomach acid has a higher pH than the esophagus, and irritates the...
Warning signs of throat cancer are fairly diverse because this region can be home to many different types of cancer. Nasopharyngeal tumors are those that arise in the uppermost part of the throat close to the nose. Oropharyngeal tumors are those...
Laryngitis, an inflammation of the larynx, can follow a throat infection or be due to some other irritation of the throat. Agents or activities that frequently lead to a mechanical irritation of the larynx are smoking, exposure to fumes or...
Unusual breath sounds can sometimes be heard when a person is breathing in or breathing out. Stridor is the abnormal whistling or wheezing sound heard when a person inhales. Alexander Leung and Helen Cho, authors of the 1999 "American Family...
Cider vinegar is reputed to cure many things from sore throat to acne. There is some truth to the claims of its health benefits, but this only applies to the nutrients found in the sediment of raw apple cider vinegar. Cider vinegar is high in...
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) describes the esophagus as a 10-inch long muscular tube in the chest that connects the mouth and the stomach. Each year, 13,000 men and 3,500 women are diagnosed with esophageal cancer. NCI reports that...
The influenza virus can attack the body suddenly, leading to a myriad of uncomfortable symptoms. When kids get sick there are certain signs to look out for at the onset of the illness.
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