Summary
Hoarseness can be treated well with home remedies or medication, and often it disappears by itself. Professionals who make frequent use of their voice, such as singers, actors or lawyers, may need to take a doctor’s note to fully cure hoarseness and allow the vocal chords to recover. In addition to protecting the voice, warmth and a sufficient supply of fluids help to accelerate the recovery process.
Hoarseness is often only a side effect of colds or similar diseases. However, prolonged hoarseness can also be caused by a tumor in the mouth and throat area. If hoarseness occurs for no apparent reason or lasts for an unusually long time, a visit to an ear, nose and throat specialist will help to clarify the underlying disease.