Persistent hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks could signal throat cancer. An oncologist explains key warning signs, risk factors, and why early diagnosis matters.

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Allergies, infections, and vocal strain are common causes of losing your ...

I know that chronic hoarseness with a sore throat can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). How can I better identify this problem in primary care? GERD is generally defined as ...

Q: Our 7-year-old son has always had a husky voice. We took him to an ear, nose and throat doctor who said his adenoids were huge and should probably be removed. We don't want to subject him to any ...

A person may lose their voice for many reasons unrelated to sickness or infection. This may include vocal overuse, vocal cord nodules, and laryngopharyngeal reflux. The larynx contains flaps of tissue ...