Fox Valley Speech & Swallowing Center Gastro-Esophageal Reflux In some people, stomach juices may leak out of the stomach and into the esophagus and throat. This causes irritation and muscle spasm in the throat. Symptoms include coughing, burning or soreness, throat clearing, excess mucous, bad taste and a sensation of a lump in the throat. Voice symptoms may include hoarseness, vocal fatigue, soreness, reduced loudness and limited singing range. Whenever an unexplained voice change occurs, a medical examination by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat doctor) should be arranged. The complete brochure is available in print. FVSSC HOME PAGE VOICE  |  ARTICULATION  |  STUTTERING  |  LANGUAGE  |  SWALLOWING SPECIAL FEATURES  |  OTHER SERVICES  |  LOCATION  |  BILLING  |  PERSONNEL © 2006, Fox Valley Speech and Swallowing Center, LLC - Specializing in Voice, Speech Production, and Swallowing -  Do you have more questions about FVSSC? Check the FAQ. Would you like to contact FVSSC directly? Please read this. .