Hi Randy, thanks for your query. In my opinion you have a problem in your vocal cords. It might be vocal cord nodule/poylp , which are very common in singer , which occurs because of vocal abuse. All your habits of smoking, alcohol, cold intake can damage your voice. If I were your treating doctor I eoukd have first examined you clinically, suggested gor flexible laryngoscopy to visualize the vocal cords and subglottic area in details. If there was any infect ion of larynx, I would have prescribed antibiotics+ antiedema drugs. If there was a vocal cord nodule or poylp I would have advised for laser excision of the lesion. complete voice rest is a must for any disease of voice box untill it heals. It is difficult to predict the problem without clinically examining your larynx. So I would advise you to meet your ENT specialist, get your self examined and discuss the treatment with him. Hope I have answered your query. Thanks.