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HOARSENESS AND/OR VOICE LOSS

The sudden onset of hoarseness or huskiness of the voice is a common symptom of upper respiratory tract infections that involve the larynx or vocal cords. Such infections are almost always due to viruses. Hoarseness and loss of voice that develop gradually are most commonly caused by overuse of the voice, smoking, or rarely cancer of the larynx.

WARNING: Persistent Change In The Voice - It is important to seek medical advice if you develop hoarseness or any other voice change that lasts for more than 4 weeks because the slight possibility of CANCER OF THE LARYNX needs to be ruled out.

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How long ago did the hoarseness or loss of voice develop?

Over a week ago

Do you use your voice a lot; for eg, are you a singer, actor or teacher?

Normal voice use

Do you smoke, or have you smoked in the past?

Yes

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Smoking, particularly smoking heavily over a long period of time, can result in chronic inflammation of the vocal cords. Another possibility is CANCER OF THE LARYNX, which is more common in people who smoke regularly.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

Fatigue

POSSIBLE CAUSE

HYPOTHYROIDISM can cause increasing huskiness.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

Increased skin dryness or roughness

Feeling the cold more than you used to

Unexplained weight gain

Generalized hair thinning

None of the above

If you cannot identify a possible cause for your hoarseness or loss of voice from this chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.

Regular loud voice use

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Regular overuse of your voice can lead to inflammation of the vocal cords.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

Within the past week

Have you had any of the following symptoms in the past week?

Runny nose &/or sneezing

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A viral throat infection has probably affected your vocal cords.

SELF HELP

STEAM INHALATION may help relieve symptoms.Make an appointment to see
your doctor if you do not feel better in 2 days or if other symptoms develop.

Cough

Sore throat

None of the above

Before the onset of hoarseness, had you been shouting, singing or using your voice more than usual?

More voice use than usual

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Excessive use of the voice can inflame the vocal cords.

SELF HELP

STEAM INHALATION may help. You should also rest your voice as much as possible. Make an appointment to see your doctor if your voice is no better in 2 days or if you develop other symptoms.

Normal voice use

Did either of the following apply before the onset of hoarseness?

You had inhaled dust, chemical fumes or smoke from a fire

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Breathing in dust, fumes or smoke can severely inflame the respiratory tract.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor immediately!

You had spent time in a smoky atmosphere

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Being in a smoky atmosphere can inflame the vocal cords.

SELF HELP

STEAM INHALATION may be helpful. Rest your voice as much as possible & avoid smoky environments. Make an appointment to see your doctor if your voice is no better in 2 days or if you develop other symptoms.

Neither


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