Voice Hoarseness Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

Hoarseness is a term used to describe a change in voice. A hoarse voice may sound raspy, crackly, strained, or off-pitch. Any change in voice from normal is termed a hoarse voice. Hoarseness may be due to lesions on the vocal folds or changes to the the nerves that control the vocal folds. At times hoarsenss is due to a specific manner in which someone is using their vocal folds.

Evaluation of a patient with hoarseness involves a full history and head and neck examination. Laryngoscopy and stroboscopy are commonly used during evaluation. Once the reason for hoarseness is determined, a physician may employ a number of treatment options including voice rest, voice therapy, or even surgery.

Dr-Verma - Voice and Swallowing Doctor - Sunil Verma MD

Throatdisorder.com is an online resource for patients and physicians to learn more about common voice, swallowing, breathing and throat disorders. Throat complaints, from cough to cancer, are a common reason for patients to seek medical treatment. This website developed as a result of Dr. Sunil Verma's passions: that of education, patient care, and interest in technology.

Orange Location
101 The City Drive South,
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Orange, CA 92868
(888) 826-2672
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250 E. Yale Loop,
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Irvine, CA 92604
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4.6

Based on 33 reviews

UCI Health: Voice & Swallowing Center

4.6

Bird Amble

19:51 06 Feb 23

Dr. Verma is the best ENT around. Always have a great appointment. He explains and encourages and is super knowledgeable, with a calm demeanor. Highly recommend him!

Stephany Anguiano

18:56 12 Feb 21

Didn’t feel care for left the office feeling discouraged, dr didn’t seem interested in finding out why I’m having my symptoms. From his opinion I’m fine. When a doctor wants to really help they’ll try all test possible to find the problem, instead he said I need to see a pain specialist and I left.

Laura Gillies

17:37 30 Nov 20

I couldn’t ask for a better experience with a Doctor and staff. Dr. Verma put me at ease and walked me through the Vocal fold injection process. He made it an easy experience and he was always informative and willing to answer questions. I felt heard and never rushed.

kayla campos

18:17 22 Oct 20

Dr. Verma is absolutely amazing! He takes his time to address any concerns and answer all the questions. I had a procedure done and felt comfortable the entire process.

kimberly donaldson

00:37 22 Aug 20

Dr. Verma is awesome. He takes the time to answer any questions or concerns you may have without making you feel rushed. He’s very skilled at what he does, and his staff is very friendly. I highly recommend him!!

Peter Tho

22:43 11 Feb 20

I'm unable to eat and swallow. Dr. Verma asked me to go to somewhere else for the treatment. He did NOT even give me the reason why he can not treat me.

Jacqui

00:07 24 Jul 19

Dr Verma is very professional and knowledgeable. He has a kind and pleasant demeanor. I always get in earlier than my appointment time.

Debbie Ives

19:07 25 May 19

Dr. Verma was warm, kind, spent adequate time, seemed incredibly knowledgeable. Despite not knowing exactly what I'm experiencing, he was confident in a course of action. His staff was very nice as well.

Bill Tran

20:50 16 Apr 19

All the Dr's, Nurse's & Staffs of the UCI are amazing!! They are very polite, loving, kind, and all around great Team!! Special thanks to Doctor Verma for all the work that you're done for my dad. Our family sincerely appreciate all of you very much!!

Francesca Maxwell

04:39 28 Mar 19

Dr. Verma and his staff were totally professional. I came in from Palm Springs and it truly was worth the ride. I have what’s called a ZINKER. He had to put a tube down my nose to examine me. I didn’t feel a thing.Forgot to mention I’m a big baby. All in all it was a very good experience. Thank you Dr. Verma

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NOTE : The information presented on this site is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified physician. It may not be appropriate to your individual case, and should not be used in making treatment decisions, especially with regard to medication. Considerable effort is made to ensure that the information on this site is accurate, but medicine is a changing field, and this website is not responsible for errors or omissions. Use of this website acknowledges the above.

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