The regurgitation of gastric secretions consisting of acid, bile and mucus up to the oesophagus or mouth is defined as reflux.

Although it is not widely known among the public, reflux is an important factor that causes hoarseness. During reflux, stomach acid migrating to the larynx irritates the vocal cords and causes hoarseness.

Individuals sometimes do not even realise that they have reflux, and they confuse the problem they experience with upper respiratory tract diseases.

However, it is not possible to achieve results in treatment unless the root cause of the reflux is eliminated. For this reason, it is important for individuals experiencing hoarseness to consult a specialist doctor and find out the reason behind the problem.