Hoarseness

What is hoarseness?

Hoarseness means a weakened or weak voice.

Occurrence

  • Hoarseness is common, but it is not a frequent reason for contacting a doctor. In general, only people who are particularly dependent on their voices for their work seek medical attention for hoarseness.
  • Most people have experienced hoarseness in connection with upper respiratory infections such as colds or sore throats
  • Hoarseness is also common with overuse of the voice or misuse of the voice
  • Long-term smokers often become hoarse

Common causes

  • Chronic irritation of the diaphragm (overuse of voice, smoke, alcohol)
  • Ostomy thrush
  • Vocal cord polyps
  • Low metabolism
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Medication
  • Throat cancer
  • Other causes

Who can help you?

One of our ear, nose and throat specialists will be able to perform a satisfactory examination in order to make the correct diagnosis and start appropriate treatment.

We have standardized procedures as well as access to state-of-the-art equipment to ensure our patients are thoroughly and quickly assessed. We have the option of examining the vocal cords with a camera that is inserted into the throat. At Lysaker, we also have the option of vocal cord examination with recording (stroboscopy).

 

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