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Question: Often, in the afternoon and into the evening, it becomes uncomfortable to talk, as if I am straining my voice. Even when I am not talking, i feel the strain in my throat. I'm wondering what this is. i often have to talk deeper.
It is not horrible, but becoming more and more uncomfortable, to the point where I don't want to talk or take any calls.
It is not horrible, but becoming more and more uncomfortable, to the point where I don't want to talk or take any calls.
Brief Answer:
its propably laryngities or vocal nodule
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query and well guide in best possible way,
From what symptoms you described above,
What I suspect is laryngitis or
Vocal nodules or vocal over use
To help you in better way,
I will need some more history,
What proffesion your into??? Is use of loud voice needed most of the time?? Eg. A teacher,singer.
Is straining associated with change in voice???
Do you have any other symptoms like fever,cold,cough,
Breathlessness???
Do you have any visible lump in neck???
Are you going through any stress and anxiety???
Awaiting your reply.
Regards.
its propably laryngities or vocal nodule
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query and well guide in best possible way,
From what symptoms you described above,
What I suspect is laryngitis or
Vocal nodules or vocal over use
To help you in better way,
I will need some more history,
What proffesion your into??? Is use of loud voice needed most of the time?? Eg. A teacher,singer.
Is straining associated with change in voice???
Do you have any other symptoms like fever,cold,cough,
Breathlessness???
Do you have any visible lump in neck???
Are you going through any stress and anxiety???
Awaiting your reply.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you, I stay at home with 2 children, but I substitute teach during the year. The straining may be associated with a change in voice....no fever, lump. I do get anxiety, but it is manageable. I am wondering if my voice has gotten lower maybe? It is uncomfortable, and I am now aware of it everyday, as it causes some discomfort...just wondering what it may be.
Brief Answer:
its probably a laryngitiis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your history,
I will try to guide you in best possible way,
If you have not worked as a substitute teacher recently then voice overuse or misuse is unlikely,
and as you are not constantly into over use of voice possibility of vocal nodule is less.
Its most probably a laryngitis.
Give rest to your voice, if you take alcohol or do smoking avoid it.
Many a times its associated with acid reflux, if you are suffering with acid reflux antacids like pantaprazol helps.
Steam inhalation and gargling with betadine mouth wash will be beneficial.
Along with it antihistaminic like cetrizine will help, your physician will be knowing the dose.
If the problem persists then, detailed examination and laryngoscopy needs to be done.
For this you will have to visit an ENT doctor as they are specialist in dealing with such conditions.
Hope this information helps.
Wish you a good health
Have a good time.
its probably a laryngitiis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your history,
I will try to guide you in best possible way,
If you have not worked as a substitute teacher recently then voice overuse or misuse is unlikely,
and as you are not constantly into over use of voice possibility of vocal nodule is less.
Its most probably a laryngitis.
Give rest to your voice, if you take alcohol or do smoking avoid it.
Many a times its associated with acid reflux, if you are suffering with acid reflux antacids like pantaprazol helps.
Steam inhalation and gargling with betadine mouth wash will be beneficial.
Along with it antihistaminic like cetrizine will help, your physician will be knowing the dose.
If the problem persists then, detailed examination and laryngoscopy needs to be done.
For this you will have to visit an ENT doctor as they are specialist in dealing with such conditions.
Hope this information helps.
Wish you a good health
Have a good time.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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