HOARSENESS OF VOICE

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the etiology of hoarseness of voice. Design: Prospective Setting:
Department of ENT Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Period: From Jan 2001 to Dec 2004. Material and Methods: The
majority of patients were admitted through ENT out patient department. The data was collected on the basis of history
physical examination, investigations, management and follow up. Results: Total 200 patients suffering from hoarseness
of voice l50 males (75%) and 50 females (25%) between 10 to 70 years of age. The highest incidence was seen during
fourth and fifth decade of life (65%). The majority of patients were belonging to poor class (75%). The most common
etiological factor was infection (30%). Conclusion: Hoarseness is the commonest symptom of laryngeal disorders and
it should not be ignored if it persists for more than three weeks and does not respond to conventional treatment, this
will prevent delay in diagnosis and proper management.