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 ...
A hoarse voice can appear at different times of the day, early in the morning after waking up, after long periods of talking, or due to fatigue or a mild cold. While this deep raspiness is often ...