Although hoarseness is common, it is not always easy to determine its cause. A hoarse voice may sound raspy, strained and have decreased volume. It is the result of some event or disorder that affects ...

Dr. Ted Truitt from St. Cloud ENT sheds light on voice disorders, highlighting the importance of lung function and the risks ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although hoarseness is common, it is not always easy to determine its cause. A hoarse voice may sound raspy, strained and have decreased volume. It is the result of some insult or disorder that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cancer Research UK estimates that 4,100 people die from head and neck cancers in Britain every year - ALEX RATHS Alison Mutch, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...