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A member asked:

In articles about globus pharyngeus (/globus hystericus) i keep reading that a mild hoarseness can be an accompanying symptom, how does it cause that?

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Irritation of larynx: The larynx houses your vocal box, and irritation and inflammation can cause hoarseness. With regard to globus pharyngeus, a primary culprit often includes reflux that irritates the tissues in the larynx. Constant throat clearing may also impact one's voice by irritating the larynx.

Answered 7/6/2015

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