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Suggest Treatment For Change In Voice While Suffering From Cold And Cough
Question: Sir, I have been suffering from Cold and cough since 20 days. Had taken CLAVAM - 625 mg twice a dy for three days. though the could and cold has reduced 70 %, i have not got back my normal sweet voice. I am a musician and my voiuce is valuable to me. In due course, since i am 54 years [F], have been tested for TSH and other menstrual harmones and have been diagnosed as Pri sympmtoms of Menopause and alse the dosage for Thyronorm has been increased to 125mcg by an Endocrynilogist. [am on Thyroxin since 1999 a dose od 100 mcg only]. Today the same Dr says:now my voice has nothing to do with harmones and adviced me to meet an ENT. have met him and am adviced the following:
RELENT ... 2 a day for 5 days.
WYSOLONE 10 ... 2 a day for 15 days
PECEF Du0-200 ... 2 a day for 5 days.
and ofcourse NEXPRO RD -40 ... 2 a day for before food.
and am advice Voice rest for 2-3 weeks..... this may impossible for me as i am a musician and i live on it .... Help me
Please suggest a course of action for me.
RELENT ... 2 a day for 5 days.
WYSOLONE 10 ... 2 a day for 15 days
PECEF Du0-200 ... 2 a day for 5 days.
and ofcourse NEXPRO RD -40 ... 2 a day for before food.
and am advice Voice rest for 2-3 weeks..... this may impossible for me as i am a musician and i live on it .... Help me
Please suggest a course of action for me.
Brief Answer:
VEF's will help.Consult Vocal therapist
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your query and concern.
Voice change is quite frequent in common cold and cough.
So far you have received the right kind of medications from your doctors .
Voice rest for 2-3 days also seems very apt.
But since your a musician and a singer I truly understand your need for quick and a complete recovery.
For this you need to follow both herbal and medical methods.
I advise you to have a flexible laryngeal endoscopy and Stroboscopy.
These tests can accurately determine the vibratory motion of your vocal cords.
You need to consult a vocal therapist for the following treatment aspects to restore your voice quality.
1.Indirect Voice therapy.
2.Confidential voice therapy.
3.Resonance Voice therapy.
4.Vocal function exercises-VEF's
Meanwhile avoid excess salty and sugary food stuff.
Citrus fruits,honey ,vocal steaming will help.
Fenugreek ,Ginseng and green tea will help to improve the circulation to vocal cords and remove the toxins.,
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
VEF's will help.Consult Vocal therapist
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.
I understand your query and concern.
Voice change is quite frequent in common cold and cough.
So far you have received the right kind of medications from your doctors .
Voice rest for 2-3 days also seems very apt.
But since your a musician and a singer I truly understand your need for quick and a complete recovery.
For this you need to follow both herbal and medical methods.
I advise you to have a flexible laryngeal endoscopy and Stroboscopy.
These tests can accurately determine the vibratory motion of your vocal cords.
You need to consult a vocal therapist for the following treatment aspects to restore your voice quality.
1.Indirect Voice therapy.
2.Confidential voice therapy.
3.Resonance Voice therapy.
4.Vocal function exercises-VEF's
Meanwhile avoid excess salty and sugary food stuff.
Citrus fruits,honey ,vocal steaming will help.
Fenugreek ,Ginseng and green tea will help to improve the circulation to vocal cords and remove the toxins.,
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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