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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