A hoarse voice is where the vocal cords become inflamed, causing a low, raspy voice. Potential causes of inflammation include laryngitis, vocal nodules, and acid reflux. This article discusses the ...

Hoarseness is common and there are many causes, an expert says. "About one-third of us will develop some sort of voice problem in our lifetime," said speech language pathologist Carrie Ruggiero, who ...

Hoarseness is the term for when the voice sounds strained, breathy, or raspy, or is quieter in volume or lower in pitch. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related disorders may cause ...