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What Causes Hoarse Voice In A 4 Year Old?
my 4 year old has had a hoarse voice for months and now has lost his voice. When it was just more hoarse he always seemed to have to really push the air out when he talked. What could be causing this? He is otherwise very healthy and taking no medications.
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
hoarseness of voice in children is common in early winter season because of viral infections , but it's temporary and resolves within few weeks , but if it's more than that then investigation of the cause is mandatory , because some growths on the vocal cords present with hoarseness and usually associated with strider (a voice heard through inspiring , and when sever it also heard when expiring air as well - hence the pushing air)
it's investigated by putting a rigid laryngoscope to see the vocal cords and an ENT specialist is the best choice .
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it's investigated by putting a rigid laryngoscope to see the vocal cords and an ENT specialist is the best choice .
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