It occurs when the vocal cords become irritated or inflamed, causing the voice to sound strained, raspy, or weak ... Post-viral fatigue and continuous coughing can further strain the vocal ...

What you should look for is in this. A cough that lasts more than three weeks, especially when blood, wheezing, or a raspy voice appears with it, requires attention immediately. The American ...

Stirlingshire The pensioner said his concerned daughter persuaded him to speak to a GP about a raspy cough that wouldn't clear up. He has since dropped three stone in weight and struggles to walk ...