Health Tip: Avoid Hoarseness

(HealthDay News) -- Hoarseness tends to happen when there is a problem with the vocal cords, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery says.

Common reasons for hoarseness include laryngitis, non-cancerous vocal cord lesions, pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions, neurological issues, smoking or reflux.

The academy offers these vocal wellness tips:

  • Be aware of how much and how loudly you are talking.
  • Use a microphone if your job requires a lot of talking.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Avoid large amounts of caffeine.
  • If you smoke, quit. Also, avoid secondhand smoke.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Raises Blood Transfusion Reaction Risk

    Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

    Mothers' Milk Might Be Key To Avoiding Childhood Food Allergies

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

    Nighttime Heat Waves Increase Asthma Risk

    Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders

    Wildfire Smoke Puts Millions At Risk Across Midwest, Northeast

    Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients

    Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast

    Major Study Supports Same-Day COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination

    Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring

    Nasal Spray Flu Vaccines Create 'Battlefield' In Adults' Noses

    New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists