How to avoid a hoarse or lost voice this year. — -- I haven’t had a cold in months, but I keep losing my voice. What’s going on? Laryngitis (the most common cause of hoarseness or voice loss) ...

Losing your voice due to an upper respiratory infection is common and typically temporary, according to Dr. Lacy Anderson in today’s Daily Dose. Viral infections can cause swelling of the vocal cords, ...