what causes me to lose my voice
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Hoarseness Hoarseness is generally caused by irritation of, or injury to, the vocal cords. The larynx (also referred to as the voice box), is the portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract containing the vocal cords. The vocal cords are two bands of muscle that form a V inside the larynx.
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What Causes Me to Lose My Voice? If you notice that you frequently become hoarse, or lose your voice, make an appointment with an Orlando ENT to schedule your evaluation and rule out any serious condition. An ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor can determine the cause of hoarseness or a lost voice, as well as offer a treatment plan.
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Disorders that Cause Voice Problems The severity of the voice symptoms does not necessarily correspond to the severity of the underlying disease. The only way to know what is causing your specific voice problem is to be evaluated by a laryngologist. A common cause of voice problems is one or more benign (non-cancerous) lesions on the vocal fold.
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Enlarged or swollen glands and Hoarse voice Laryngitis Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, causing hoarseness and loss of voice. Viral pharyngitis Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.
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Causes and Treatment for a Hoarse Voice Some possible causes include: Laryngitis - Laryngitis is the most common cause of hoarseness and can be caused by several things, ranging from the common cold to cheering a bit too loudly or long at a ball game, to singing your heart out at a concert.
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List of Good & Bad Foods for Your Voice Tight muscles make it more difficult — and more dangerous — for you to produce that lovely, smooth sound with your voice. Tight muscles, over a long or regular period of time, can lead to damaged vocal cords, causing raspiness, strain or even a loss in vocal ability.
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Hoarseness Hoarseness can be caused by a number of conditions. The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis (inflammation of the vocal cords) caused most often by an upper respiratory tract infection (usually viral), and less commonly from overuse or misuse of the voice (such as from yelling or singing).
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Doc, why is my voice so hoarse? Smoking is another cause of hoarseness. Since smoking is the major cause of throat cancer, if smokers are hoarse, they should see an otolaryngologist. Many unusual causes for hoarseness include allergies, thyroid problems, neurological disorders, trauma to the voice box and occasionally the normal menstrual cycle.
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Vocal fatigue Vocal fatigue: Vocal fatigue is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom: Loss of voice. Causes of Loss of voice (Vocal fatigue): See detailed list of causes below. Loss of voice (medical symptom): The loss of ones ability to communicate through voice Causes of Loss of voice (Vocal fatigue)
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Hoarseness hoarseness is most often caused by a problem with the vocal cords the vocal cords are part of your voice box larynx located in the throat when the vocal cords become inflamed or infected they swell this can cause hoarseness
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Quick Fixes to Bring Back Damaged Voices The voice box, or larynx, houses two elastic vocal cords atop the windpipe. The cords close when people swallow, protecting the airway. They open when people breathe. And they come together and vibrate when people speak or sing. Paralysis or weakness of a vocal cord can occur when the nerve that supplies it is damaged. This nerve, the recurrent laryngeal nerve, is famously circuitous, looping down into the chest before heading back up to the voice box.
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- Common Underlying Causes of Hoarseness Hoarseness is typically caused by a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. Other common factors that can cause, contribute to, or worsen your condition include: acid reflux; smoking; drinking caffeinated and alcoholic beverages; screaming, prolonged singing, or otherwise overusing your vocal cords; allergies; inhaling toxic substances
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- Using Food and Drink for Voice Loss. 1  1. Gargle vinegar and lemon juice. To cause irritation to the vocal cords and promote voice loss, make a mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice. 2  2. Drink caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol can have a dehydrating effect on the body, leaving your throat dry and raspy.
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Hoarseness Neurological conditions that affect areas of the brain that control muscles in the throat or larynx can also cause hoarseness. Hoarseness is sometimes a symptom of Parkinson's disease or a stroke. Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare neurological disease that causes hoarseness and can also affect breathing. Treatment in these cases will depend upon the type of disease or disorder. For more information, read the NIDCD fact sheet, Spasmodic Dysphonia.
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- 1 dysarthria: weak vocal muscles. These weak muscles cause slurred and slow speech. The larynx (voice box) and vocal cords have difficulty coordinating to make a fluent sound.  vocal disturbances: any factor that changes the function or shape of your vocal cords can cause changes in the sound and ease of speech.
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- Voice Disorders. We have all experienced problems with our voices, times when the voice is hoarse or when sound will not come out at all! Colds, allergies, bronchitis, exposure to irritants such as ammonia, or cheering for your favorite sports team can result in a loss of voice. Learn more about different types of voice disorders.
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- Some possible causes include: 1  Laryngitis - Laryngitis is the most common cause of hoarseness and can be caused by several things, ranging from the common cold to cheering a bit too loudly or long at a ball game, to singing your heart out at a concert.
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Loss of voice other medical conditions listed in the disease database as possible causes of hoarse as a symptom include 10th cranial nerve disorder 12th cranial nerve disorder acoustic neuroma bulbar palsy cerebral palsy cerebrovascular accident danazol
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- In acute laryngitis, which is the most common cause of voice loss and hoarseness, you suddenly lose your voice or become hoarse. Acute laryngitis can result from: 1  Viral infection. Viral infections, such as those that cause the common cold, can cause your vocal cords to swell.  Bacterial throat infection.
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Voice Disorders Voice Disorders. A voice disorder is when the voice has a problem with pitch, volume, tone, and other qualities. These problems occur when the vocal cords don't vibrate normally. Your voice is the sound that air makes when it is forced out of your lungs and passes over your vocal cords.
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- If you wish to lose your voice fast without resorting to smoking or getting a cold, take measures to hinder your vocal cords. Exert your voice by screaming, singing, whispering, coughing, clearing your throat, or attending sports events or loud concerts.
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Loss of Voice Hoarseness is also known as voice strain, dysphonia, and loss of voice. Most cases of hoarseness are associated with inflammation of the larynx. Vocal cord vibration allows creation of sounds which are then articulated by the lips, tongue, and palate. When something causes the surface of the vocal cords to become thickened or swollen, the vocal cords can no longer vibrate freely and hoarseness will develop. It is important to seek care from an otolaryngologist if the hoarseness lingers for weeks or months. The symptoms may be caused by a variety of problems. Some causes are minor, while others are more serious. Causes. Common contributors to hoarseness can include: Vocal cord polyps or nodules; Vocal cord paralysis
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Q: Why do I lose my voice all the time? Q: Why do I lose my voice all the time? A: There are many reasons for losing your voice, but one of the most common reasons for chronic voice problems is due to acid reflux. This is not your typical gastro-esophageal reflux (GRED) in that you don’t have to have any heartburn or indigestion. The only thing you may feel is hoarseness, but more often than not, you’ll also have chronic post-nasal drip, throat clearing, cough, a lump sensation, difficulty swallowing, or pain. This is called laryngo-pharyngeal reflux disease, or LPRD. Initially, try eating dinner much earlier, and avoid alcohol close to bedtime.
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- Hoarseness, an abnormal change in your voice, is a common condition that’s often experienced in conjunction with a dry or scratchy throat. If your voice is hoarse, you may have a raspy, weak, or airy quality to your voice that prevents you from making smooth vocal sounds.ome less common causes of hoarseness include: 1  polyps (abnormal growths) on the vocal cords. 2  throat, thyroid, or lung cancer. 3  damage to the throat, such as from the insertion of a tube. 4  male adolescence (when the voice deepens).
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Judy Rodman - All Things Vocal Blog When you lose your voice, you may have what is medically called laryngitis. If you can't talk or if you feel like you're straining your voice when you speak, you may be coming down with a cold. However, there are other illnesses and conditions that may be the cause.Too much talking or raising of the voice, excessive smoking, or coughing all cause the vocal cords to become inflamed.f you can't talk or if you feel like you're straining your voice when you speak, you may be coming down with a cold. However, there are other illnesses and conditions that may be the cause. Too much talking or raising of the voice, excessive smoking, or coughing all cause the vocal cords to become inflamed.