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Suggest Remedies For Hoarseness

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

Question: hi not sure if im using this site correctly. i have a hoarse voice after a viral its lasted a few weeks going away to abi daubi tomorrow just wondering should i take any fot it whike im away. etc anti inflammatory

regards XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs with you.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should keep antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs with you.
And along with anti inflammatory drugs, antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) will also be beneficial in your case.
Also do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
Avoid oily and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 hours later)

does it normally take a good few weeks for your larnyx to get back to normal from a virus???? my doc told me it does it just seems to be taking alobg time but its a little better. just want some reassurance

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Did you had laryngitis?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Commonly, viral infection causes pharyngitis.
And it takes 1 week for Complete recovery.
Since you are saying about larynx, I need to ask you few things.
1. Did you had laryngitis?
2. Is your treating doctor a GP or ENT specialist?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 minutes later)

He is a genetal doctor. But i went to rwo dufferent doctors they said the same. It needs time rest your voice. It started with ehite spots on my tonsils then that went then a little sore throat and then my voice went husky didnt loose it completely.its getting a little better. But i havent realky restrd it to be honest.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Were you given antibiotics?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
White spots on tonsils suggest pus formation and bacterial infection.
This needs antibiotics. Only anti inflammatory drugs will not be effective.
So please let me know
1. Were you given antibiotics by your doctor?
2. Do you have recurrent upper respiratory tract infection?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

they both said it was a viral but i did take antibiotics at the beginning and the spots went but i then got the husky voice. i dont feel sick.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Exactly before how many weeks, this started?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
It's good that your white spots are gone.
Usual duration of this kind of illness is 1-2 weeks, maximum.
So please let me know
1. Exactly before how many weeks, this started?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 minutes later)

the white spots about 5 weeks they went after a week then a little sore throat and that went then just a raspy voice. it never completely went. it gets worse when i speak too long. but i can talk better this week

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
5 weeks is too long time.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
5 weeks is too long time for recovery.
This is not good sign.
We should definitely look for causes of delayed recovery.
So please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have recurrent similar symptoms? Like once or twice a year?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 minutes later)

no i dont smoke and i dont have recurrent symtons. i was at the doctors last week and he told me not to worry my voice will come back. its not too bad today . and as i said i feel good otherwise. he did say try rest my voice which i havent. but at times my voice is normal then it gets tired and crocky if i speak too much

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Which anti inflammatory drug you are taking?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
It's good that you are improving.
I was just worried because it takes longer time for recovery than usual.
It's good that you are non smoker and not having recurrent symptoms.
Please let me know
1. Which anti inflammatory drug you are taking?
2. Are you taking any antihistamine drug?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)

no im not taking anything at the moment should i try something

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should definitely start antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely start antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
If you wish I can tell you names.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

yes please i would be grateful

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start levocetrizine or fexofenadine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
Antihistamine drugs like levocetrizine or fexofenadine are useful.
Anti inflammatory drugs like aceclofenac or diclofenac with paracetamol combination.
Please let me know
1. Will you able to get these drugs over the counter without prescription?
2. Where do you live?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

i live in Dublin XXXXXXX i have Cetrine Allergy taplets.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Have you taken it?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
Initially you said you are not taking any drugs at present. And now you are saying that you are having cetrizine.
Please let me know if you are taking cetrizine presently.
Will you able to get drugs without prescription in Ireland?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 minutes later)

i have cetrine but having been taking it . doc never said to take it . i alays have it in my bag just incase i need it in the summertime. but u dont normally use it

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take cetrizine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes you can start taking cetrizine tablet.
You still did not answer my last question.
What about drug availability without prescription in Ireland? Will you able to get it by your own?
How much dose this cetrizine tablet having? Is it 5 mg or 10 mg?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

you can some drugs over the counter not all drugs. the Cetrine are 10mg.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Are you working female?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Take cetrizine.
You should also take combination of aceclofenac and paracetamol.
Cetrizine can cause sedation (sleepiness).
So I want to know few more things before advising you cetrizine.
So please let me know
1. Have you ever taken cetrizine? If yes then did you feel sleepiness with it?
2. Are you a working woman? I am asking thus because after taking cetrizine, this might hamper your work.
So please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (19 minutes later)

i have taking Cetrizine no problems. is solpadeine an anti inflammatory

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is anti inflammatory.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Ye, it is anti inflammatory drug. It is having combination of paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine.
It will be ok for you.
Please let me know
1. Do you have solpadiene?
2. What is your weight? I forget to ask you this. This is very important in prescribing dose.
So please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (44 minutes later)

yes i have solphadeine. im 5.8 ft in height 11 st

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OK. Take cetrizine twice daily and solphadeine once daily.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
So take cetrizine twice daily (1 in morning after breakfast and 1 at night after dinner).
Take solphadeine once daily (1 in the morning after breakfast with cetrizine).
Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
Avoid oily and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar