HOARSENESS OF VOICE Hoarsness of voice can be due to various causes, such as 1. Acute Laryngitis: Viral infections or overuse of the voice, causes inflammation of the vocal cords. 2. Chronic Laryngitis: Prolonged irritation, such as smoking, alcohol, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can lead to long-term hoarseness. 3. Voice Overuse or Misuse: Yelling, singing, or prolonged speaking causes straining of vocal cords, causing hoarseness. 4. Vocal Cord Nodules or Polyps. 5. GERD (Acid Reflux): Acid from the stomach can irritate the throat and vocal cords, leading to hoarseness. 6. Allergies: 7. Smoking: _ smoking can inflame the vocal cords, causing a raspy or hoarse voice. 8. Neurological Disorders: Conditions such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, or vocal cord paralysis 9. Thyroid Problems: Thyroid dysfunction, hypothyroidism, 10. Cancer: cancers of the larynx, throat, or surrounding areas can lead to persistent hoarseness. 11. Inhaled Irritants: chemical irritants, dust, or pollution can also irritate the vocal cords. If hoarseness persists one needs to consult best Ent Doctor or larygologist , voce specialist provider to determine the cause and get appropriate treatment. Throat Care and Voice Treatment with Leading ENT Doctor in Mumbai Book a consultation today at 08048031926 with Mumbai’s trusted ENT specialist Dr. Sheetal Radia, and experience a path to better throat health with personalized, high-quality