Hoarseness is the term for when the voice sounds strained, breathy, or raspy, or is quieter in volume or lower in pitch. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related disorders may cause ...

Waking up to a raspy, weak or completely absent voice after a cold can be alarming, especially for people who rely heavily on speaking or singing. However, doctors say that most cases of post-cold ...