Do you know someone that continually sounds like they have a frog in their throat? If so, they may have chronic hoarseness caused by acid reflux. What is hoarseness? Hoarseness is when you have problems producing sound, often due to throat irritation. Your vocal folds could be swollen or irritated from overusing your voice, having an illness (cold/cough), or from allergies. Your voice may sound breathy, scratchy, rough, raspy or even barely audible. What is acid reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly referred to as acid reflux, is a digestive disorder. It involves