A member asked:

My 7 week old suddenly has a hoarse voice. it just started today. what's going on with her?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. James Ferguson
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Swollen vocal cords: At that age she has either fussed herself into swollen vocal cords or got them in some other way.Some upper airway viruses or reflux can be triggers.At this age I would discuss it with her doc.
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