Hoarseness is the term for when the voice sounds strained, breathy, or raspy, or is quieter in volume or lower in pitch. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related disorders may cause ...

Acid reflux happens when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Eating smaller meals helps prevent acid reflux symptoms. Avoiding smoking may decrease acid reflux frequency. Acid reflux, or ...