Survey research shows many Americans are aware of importance of voice care

...you. Know that you need to modify and decrease your voice use if you become hoarse to allow your vocal cords to recover. Pushing your voice when it's already gruff can lead to significant problems. If your voice is hoarse frequently, or for an extended period of time, you should be evaluated. ...

Pregnant? Check Your Thyroid Secretion!

...ss, depression and vision problems. Whereas an under active thyroid, called hypothyroidism causes fatigue, constipation, weight gain, forgetfulness, a hoarse voice, and dry skin. A proper secretion of thyroid hormone is necessary for a pregnancy without complications, especially during the early stage...

hoarse in Medical Technology

Study Shows Potential Benefits of Xolair(R) in Treating Children Suffering from Moderate or Severe Persistent Allergic Asthma Inadequately Controlled With Inhaled Corticosteroids

..., anxiety, or feeling of "impending doom" -- flushing, itching, hives, or feeling warm -- swelling of the throat or tongue, throat tightness, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing Patients should not receive Xolair if they have ever had an allergic reaction to a Xolair injection. Patients shoul...

hoarse in Medical Dictionary

Laryngitis

... Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). Laryngitis — Comprehensive overview covers sympt...

Hoarseness

...s a phonation disorder. The dysphonic voice can be hoarse or ... Hoarseness is caused most often by a ...can be so varied, I will ... Understanding the hoarse voice. Do I need a doctor to evaluate my hoarse voice? ... The differential diagnosis of hoarse...

Dysphonia

...e: an impairment in the ability to produce voice sounds using the vocal organs . Thus, dysphonia is a phonation disorder. The dysphonic voice can be hoarse or weak, or excessively breathy, harsh, or rough, but some... Spasmodic dysphonia is a voice disorder characterized by involuntary movements of ...

hoarse in Biological News

Male reindeer inflate a large air sac in the neck region to emit their hoarse rutting calls

A group of European scientists have determined that a male reindeer's air sac, influencing vocal sound and neck contour, may contribute to his sexual prowess and reproductive success. The results of this research have recently been published in Journal of Anatomy. As in other species with harem-l...