What is aphonia?

What is aphonia?

If you have aphonia or loss of voice, it means you can’t make yourself heard because your voice sounds hoarse, or you can‘t speak above a whisper. Sometimes you can’t speak at all. Other times you may not want to speak because you think your voice sounds strange or different. Aphonia is a voice disorder that can affect anyone but is often seen in people who constantly raise their voice to be heard. Healthcare providers treat aphonia with voice therapy exercises.