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Vocal chord may be strained;short of breath and often times hoarseness. what could be wrong?
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See an ENT: There could be multiple causes of vocal cord problems. They can include voice abuse, acid reflux, allergies with post nasal drip, cough and lung diseases, tumors. You should see your physician and probably an ENT physician to have your larynx examined.
Answered 8/21/2014
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