Regularmente, todo lo que se necesita es un examen fÃsico para averiguar si la ronquera es causada por una infección del tracto respiratorio.
Los pacientes, en particular los fumadores, quienes presentan ronquera persistente necesitan consultar a un otorrinolaringólogo (médico especializado en oÃdos, nariz y garganta) para realizar exámenes de garganta y vÃas respiratorias superiores.
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