Q-I know hoarseness is a common symptom, and it seems as if President Clinton is always hoarse. That’s what led to a discussion of this condition in our health group, and why I am writing to you. We ...

Persistent hoarseness can indicate underlying health issues, including vocal cord nodules or malignancy. Find out what the ...

Q. I clear my throat a lot. Almost every day by 1 p.m., I’m slightly hoarse. It feels as if there is phlegm there, but it doesn’t come up when I try to cough it out. Is there something I need to be ...

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 ...

The American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation will issue the first -- and only -- national clinical practice guideline to help health care practitioners identify and ...

NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) May 14 — Although conventional wisdom suggests vocal cord nodules are the most common cause of chronic hoarseness in children, laryngeal reflux is more likely to blame, and ...

Q: Which doctor should I see if I experience hoarseness? A: You should visit an ENT specialist if you experience hoarseness of voice. The doctor will examine the throat and sometimes use a ...

Until this moment, you’ve probably only heard hoarse voices coming from older children or full-grown adults. You know the sound — that deep, grating rasp that comes during a particularly nasty sinus ...

LUNG cancer symptoms include difficulty breathing, headaches, and persistent chest pain. But you could also be at risk of a tumour if you develop a subtle change to the sound of your voice. Does your ...

Spotting early signs of lung cancer can be tricky as, unlike other cancers, lung cancer usually has no noticeable symptoms until it is in an advanced stage. When the tumour grows large enough to press ...