What is hoarseness?

Also known as: hoarse voice, raspy voice

Hoarseness is when your voice becomes raspy, weak or unable to make smooth sounds. It is often accompanied by a scratchy or dry throat. 

Reviewed by: Sandeep Dave, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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