A raspy, strained, or weaker voice that won’t go back to normal? Hoarseness is usually temporary, but a voice change that lingers past two to three weeks deserves a look. Get same-day, ENT-focused care for hoarseness, in person or by video.
Hoarseness is any change in the sound of your voice, often a raspy, breathy, strained, or weaker tone. It happens when something affects the vocal cords in your voice box (larynx), keeping them from vibrating smoothly. The most common cause is laryngitis from a cold or overusing your voice, which clears on its own. Other causes include acid reflux, vocal cord nodules or polyps, smoking, allergies, and, less often, growths that need evaluation. Hoarseness that lasts more than two to three weeks is worth checking, since the cause guides the treatment.
Common symptoms include:
Same-day appointments available. Most insurance accepted.
Most hoarseness is harmless and temporary, but a voice change that won’t clear can have causes worth identifying, from reflux to vocal cord growths. An ENT-focused exam can look at the vocal cords directly, which a regular checkup usually can’t.
During your visit, your provider may review your history, examine your throat, and look at the vocal cords with a small scope when needed.
Virtual ENT care can help review your symptoms, talk through likely causes, and give voice-care guidance for recent, mild hoarseness.
An in-person visit is needed when your provider needs to look at the vocal cords with a scope, especially for hoarseness lasting more than two to three weeks.
If you need help deciding whether virtual care is right for you, our team is here to assist.
If you need help deciding whether virtual care is right for you, our team is here to assist.
