Hoarseness or Changing Voice
Alternate Names : Dysphonia, Loss of Voice, Voice Strain
Definition
Hoarseness is described as having difficulty producing sound when trying to speak, or a change in the pitch or quality of the voice. The voice may sound weak, excessively breathy, scratchy, or husky.
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