Dysphoniaalso known as “hoarseness"refers to having difficulty making sounds when attempting to speak.
It is most frequently because of a problem with a person’svocal cordsorlarynx.
But that doesn’t always explain why you’ve lost your voice.
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That doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s something serious.
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