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What Causes Loss Of Voice, Constant Cough And Acid Reflux?
Question: Loss of voice constant coughing and some acid reflux
Brief Answer:
Steroids cause gastritis and reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I find you are complaining about loss in intensity of voice, may be streaky voice. That could be because of the acid reflux from the stomach till the larynx which might have swollen the vocal cords.
I also find that steroids and antibiotics are known to cause / precipitate reflux. Esomeprazole alone cannot handle the injury.
You should eat bland diet, do not lie immediately after food, choose basic food that neutralize acid like milk. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages.
It also makes sense to recheck if the previous or just treated chest infection is recurring. They can check the vocal cords by a laryngoscope.
Hope this answers your query.
Steroids cause gastritis and reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I find you are complaining about loss in intensity of voice, may be streaky voice. That could be because of the acid reflux from the stomach till the larynx which might have swollen the vocal cords.
I also find that steroids and antibiotics are known to cause / precipitate reflux. Esomeprazole alone cannot handle the injury.
You should eat bland diet, do not lie immediately after food, choose basic food that neutralize acid like milk. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages.
It also makes sense to recheck if the previous or just treated chest infection is recurring. They can check the vocal cords by a laryngoscope.
Hope this answers your query.
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