Coarse Voice
A coarse voice, a symptom of upper respiratory infection (URI), can be described as hoarse-sounding and deep. This condition is called the “nasal” or “pharyngeal” voice. A coarse voice occurs when the vocal cords get irritated from an infection in the throat or nasal cavity, causing them to swell. The swollen vocal cords can cause the air passing through them to have a coarse, rough sound.
Symptoms of coarse voice include a change in your voice quality and pitch and difficulty speaking in some cases. For example, you may experience a low-pitched, breathy, raspy, or muffled sound when talking, making it difficult for others to hear and understand what you’re saying. You may also find that your throat hurts when you speak or swallow. Your speech may also be slower than normal, and you may have trouble forming words correctly. In severe cases of URI, you may lose your voice completely.
