Hello! My voice has been raspy for about a month now- I feel perfectly healthy and barring an occasional dry feeling my throat is great. Should I be worried? I have an appointment for an ear,nose, and throat specialist but it isn't until March 5th... Is it okay to wait that long?
You have not much troublesome problem as per history....
But your voice affection is since one month.... Hence this should not be neglected and further work up needed as follow ...... -Posterior pharynx examination -indirect laryngoscopy examination to visualize vocal cords and larynx to rule out any inflammation or mass if present
If congestion is only the problem than decongestant prescribed like phenylephrine or if needed short term steroid
But if after examination any growth found than biopsy needed
Take care
Don't worry but consult another available otorhinolaryngologist for your examination and accordingly work up if needed
Hope your concern solved
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Why Do I Have Dryness In Throat And Raspy Voice?
Hi welcome to the health care magic You have not much troublesome problem as per history.... But your voice affection is since one month.... Hence this should not be neglected and further work up needed as follow ...... -Posterior pharynx examination -indirect laryngoscopy examination to visualize vocal cords and larynx to rule out any inflammation or mass if present If congestion is only the problem than decongestant prescribed like phenylephrine or if needed short term steroid But if after examination any growth found than biopsy needed Take care Don t worry but consult another available otorhinolaryngologist for your examination and accordingly work up if needed Hope your concern solved