Share on Google Plus. Below are the statutes of limitation for criminal cases in Pennsylvania which set forth the time periods within which a legal proceeding must be commenced. If the state fails to bring a case within the specified time period, it loses its right to prosecute for that crime forever.
Hoarseness can be caused by a number of conditions. The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis (inflammation of the vocal cords) caused most often by an upper respiratory tract infection (usually viral), and less commonly from overuse or misuse of the voice (such as from yelling or singing). Other causes of hoarseness include: 1  benign vocal cord nodules, cysts or polyps, 2  gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), 3  allergies, 4  inhalation of respiratory tract irritants, 5  smoking, 6  thyroid problems, 7  trauma to the larynx/vocal cords, 8  neurological conditions (such as Parkinson's disease and strokes), and. 9  cancer of the larynx.
Thyroid cancer Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more. Vocal cord polyp A vocal cord polyp is a noncancerous growth on the vocal cord causing breathiness, hoarseness, and more.