A report on Hoarse voice

The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.
The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.

When the voice involuntarily sounds breathy, raspy, or strained, or is softer in volume or lower in pitch.

- Hoarse voice
The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.

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Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view

Larynx

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Organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view
Sagittal section of the larynx and upper part of the trachea.
The basic parts of the human larynx.
Vocal cords abducted and adducted
Extrinsic laryngeal muscles
Image of endoscopy
Endoscopic image of an inflamed human larynx
Larynx. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
Larynx. Deep dissection. Posterior view.

Injury to one of the recurrent laryngeal nerves produces hoarseness, if both are damaged the voice may or may not be preserved, but breathing becomes difficult.

Endoscopic image of an inflamed larynx caused by acid reflux

Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx .

Inflammation of the larynx .

Endoscopic image of an inflamed larynx caused by acid reflux
Laryngitis

Symptoms often include a hoarse voice and may include fever, cough, pain in the front of the neck, and trouble swallowing.

Vocal cord nodule

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Vocal cord nodules are bilaterally symmetrical benign white masses that form at the midpoint of the vocal folds.

Vocal cord nodules are bilaterally symmetrical benign white masses that form at the midpoint of the vocal folds.

As such, the major perceptual signs of vocal fold nodules include vocal hoarseness and breathiness.

Muscle tension dysphonia

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Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) was originally coined in 1983 by Morrison and describes a dysphonia caused by increased muscle tension of the muscles surrounding the voice box: the laryngeal and paralaryngeal muscles.

Sagittal illustration of the anterior portion of the human head and neck. In LPR, the pharynx (1), oropharynx (2) and larynx (3) are exposed to gastric contents that flow upward through the esophagus (4).

Laryngopharyngeal reflux

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Retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/or the nasopharynx.

Retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/or the nasopharynx.

Sagittal illustration of the anterior portion of the human head and neck. In LPR, the pharynx (1), oropharynx (2) and larynx (3) are exposed to gastric contents that flow upward through the esophagus (4).
Illustration of the superior view of the larynx. Tissues lining laryngeal structures, including the vocal folds, may be damaged in LPR.

LPR causes respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheezing and is often associated with head and neck complaints such as dysphonia, globus pharyngis, and dysphagia.

Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds.

Vocal cords

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In humans, vocal cords, also known as vocal folds or voice reeds, are folds of throat tissues that are key in creating sounds through vocalization.

In humans, vocal cords, also known as vocal folds or voice reeds, are folds of throat tissues that are key in creating sounds through vocalization.

Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds.
Vocal folds (open)
Vocal folds (speaking)
The vocal folds in motion.
Vocal folds.
Coronal section of larynx and upper part of trachea.
The entrance to the larynx, viewed from behind.
Muscles of the larynx, seen from above.

Patients suffering from vocal fold scar complain about increased phonatory effort, vocal fatigue, breathlessness, and dysphonia.

Viral pharyngitis resulting in visible redness.

Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx.

Inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx.

Viral pharyngitis resulting in visible redness.
A normal throat
Exudative pharyngitis in a person with infectious mononucleosis
A case of strep throat
Throat swab

Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, and a hoarse voice.

Annotated sagittal view illustration of the vocal tract including the larynx (voice box) and other vocal structures important for voice therapy.

Voice therapy

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Voice therapy consists of techniques and procedures that target vocal parameters, such as vocal fold closure, pitch, volume, and quality.

Voice therapy consists of techniques and procedures that target vocal parameters, such as vocal fold closure, pitch, volume, and quality.

Annotated sagittal view illustration of the vocal tract including the larynx (voice box) and other vocal structures important for voice therapy.
Voice prosthesis
Image of a vocal fold polyp as seen through endoscopic examination.

This technique can be used to treat stuttering, breathing, dysprosody, dysphonia, and to increase control of breathing, phrasing, and rhythm.

vocal cord positions regarding paralyses

Vocal cord paresis

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Injury to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves , which control all intrinsic muscles of the larynx except for the cricothyroid muscle.

Injury to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves , which control all intrinsic muscles of the larynx except for the cricothyroid muscle.

vocal cord positions regarding paralyses

A unilateral injury of the nerve typically results in hoarseness caused by a reduced mobility of one of the vocal folds.

Normal functioning vocal folds

Spasmodic dysphonia

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Disorder in which the muscles that generate a person's voice go into periods of spasm.

Disorder in which the muscles that generate a person's voice go into periods of spasm.

Normal functioning vocal folds

Gradual onset can begin with the manifestation of a hoarse voice quality, which may later transform into a voice quality described as strained with breaks in phonation.