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Hoarseness is a condition marked by changes in the pitch or quality of the voice, which may sound weak, scratchy or husky. Hoarseness can be caused by misuse or overuse of the voice, viruses, and growths on the vocal cords like cysts, papillomas, polyps and nodules, among other things. When should hoarseness be treated by a healthcare provider? If your voice is still hoarse after three weeks, you should see your healthcare provider. You should see a healthcare provider before then if you have any of the following: Difficulty breathing. Pain when speaking. Pain when swallowing. Coughing up blood. Difficulty swallowing. A lump in your neck. No voice at all for more than a few days.

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