10 Dermatomyositis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Dysphonia
Dysphonia is when the voice becomes hoarse, raspy, breathy, strained, and softer or lower in volume. Hoarseness usually occurs when there are problems with the vocal folds in the larynx.
It is a common symptom that may occur because of an upper respiratory infection, allergies, a cold, or a sore throat. In dermatomyositis, affected muscles in the throat, neck, and tongue can cause a hoarse voice and make it difficult to articulate speech.
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