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I've been constantly roughly clearing my throat and and i think i did it so hard i scratched my voice up permanently, is that possible? 2mnths damaged

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Dr. Michael Nordstrom answered

Probably not: It is very unlikely that you did any permanent damage. You may want to have an ENT doctor look at your vocal cords.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I've been constantly roughly clearing my throat and and i think i did it so hard i scratched my voice up permanently, is that possible? 2mnths damaged

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Nordstrom answered

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