Prof. Michael Timms
Prof. Michael Timms
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Available at these locations

Saudi German Hospital
Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Please see below of website for full address and map.

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  • Children
    • Glue Ear
    • Grommets
    • Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
    • Coblation Adenoid Surgery
    • Coblation Tonsil Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Ear Infection
    • Prominent Ear Surgery
  • Ear
    • Prominent Ear Surgery
    • Hearing & Deafness
    • Ear Infections
    • Middle Ear Reconstructive Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
  • Nose
    • Nasal Blockage/Congestion
    • Sinusitis & Sinus Surgery
    • Rhinoplasty
  • Snoring & Sleep
    • Snoring & Sleep Disorders
    • Investigations / Sleep Studies
    • Surgical Treatment
    • Coblation Assisted Snoring Surgery
  • Voice
    • Hoarseness
    • Vocal Cord Surgery
  • Head & Neck
    • Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
    • Submandibular Gland
    • Parotid Gland & Parotid Surgery
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Hoarseness

Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how high or low the voice is).

The changes in sound are usually due to disorders related to the vocal cords that are the sound producing parts of the voice box (larynx). While breathing, the vocal cords remain apart. When speaking or singing, they come together, and as air leaves the lungs, they vibrate, producing sound. Swelling or lumps on the vocal cords prevent them from coming together properly and changes the way the cords vibrate, which makes a change in the voice, altering quality, volume, and pitch.

What Are The Causes of Hoarseness?

There are many causes of hoarseness. Fortunately, most are not serious and tend to go away in a short period of time. Some common causes of hoarseness are Acute Laryngitis, Vocal Nodules, Gastroesophageal Reflux and damage caused by Smoking. Some less common, but important causes include thyroid problems, neurological disorders, trauma to the voice box, and cancers of the voice box and gullet.

When to seek advice

  • Hoarseness lasting longer than two weeks especially if you smoke
  • Pain not from a cold or flu
  • Coughing up blood
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Lump in the neck
  • Loss or severe change in voice lasting longer than a few days
  • Children
    Learn about some common ENT conditions that affect children
  • Ear
    Find useful information on some common conditions affecting the ears.
  • Nose
    Find out about some common conditions that affect the nose and sinuses.
  • Snoring & Sleep
    Find useful information on some common ENT sleep disorders.
  • Voice
    Learn about some common ENT conditions affecting the vocal cords.
  • Head & Neck
    Learn about some common ENT conditions that affect the head and neck.

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Saudi German Hospital

Al Barsha 3, Hessa Street 331 West,
Off Exit 36 Sheikh Zayed Road

P.O.Box: 391093
Tel: 0800 744823 / 04 389 0000
Website: sghdubai.ae/en/services/ent-center.html
 

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Al Barsha, near to Sharaf DG Metro Station,
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE

Tel: 04 378 6666
Website: http://www.azhd.ae
 

Novomed Centers – Dubai Marina Plaza

30th Floor, Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE

Tel: 800 6686
Website: https://www.novomed.com
 

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