Infections,smoking and using your voice too much, too loudly or just incorrectly can all cause hoarseness.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

Or if you are trying to rest your voice but it keeps getting worse.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

If using your voice is difficult, then you know what dysphonia is.

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"Your voice can change the world,". "Your voice can elect John Corzine governor once again of New Jersey!

VOA: standard.2009.10.23