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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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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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