Loss of voice
Laryngitis really means inflammation of the voicebox, but often, if the vocal cords are inolved, you will be hoarse or you may lose your voice entirely.
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What things could cause a permanent loss of voice?
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What is the definition or description of: loss of voice?
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What home remedy or over the counter medication can I use for loss of voice and a bad dry cough?
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I am experiencing hoarse voice after mild smoke inhalation of burnt paper towel. The following also describes me: Loss of voice. What should I do?
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Is loss of voice and some cough be product of Acute HIV? there is no fever or anything else. only some cough and loss of voice?
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Had the flu and hoarse voice/loss of voice started after that. Going on 4 weeks now. I'm a teacher so I have to use my voice. Concerned?
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I definitely have a hoarse voice. The following also describe me: Loss of voice and Vocal cord strain. Vocal cord have no growths What should I do?
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What is the best drink to numb the throat and help with the loss of voice?
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I'm a diabetic. I think I have thrush on my tongue. Could it possibly be in my larynx as well, causing loss of voice? Smoker 1/2 pack also. Thanks
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A 26-year old female asked:
My son recently had tonsilitus, and now I'm having similar symptoms only I also have nausea, feel faint, coughing, loss of voice and wheezy chest pain. I am asthmatic and I feel really tired all the time, do you think its just tonsilitus or something else
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Does strep throat cause hoarseness or loss of voice?
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I think I have laryngitis, are there any home remedies to help with a scratchy throat, loss of voice, and difficulty swallowing and eating??
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