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Why Does My Voice Become Husky When I Strenuously Exert Myself?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Question: Hi,

Just curious as sometimes I have noticed that when I strenuously except myself my voice changes and becomes a little husky. Is this indicative of anything?
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Answered by Dr. Hiren Hirpara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Examination is required

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Do you want to ask - strenuous exercise is causing voice change?
Is it associated with difficulty in breathing? or is it associated with throat pain and difficulty in swallowing?

If breathing difficulty is associated with voice change, I suggest you should consult physician for examination. Blood pressure measurement and some investigations related to blood and lung functions will be done by him/her. This will guide us about exact pathology.

If throat pain and swallowing difficulty is present along with fever do following:
- Do salt water gargles in lukewarm water.
- Avoid oily and cold food for at least 1 week.
- Azithromycin 3-5 course may be needed, so you can get it prescribed from nearby physician.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Hiren Hirpara (1 hour later)
Hi,
There are no other symptoms other than the ones I have described

Cheers
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Answered by Dr. Hiren Hirpara (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cardiologist opinion for mitral stenosis

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

- Since how long you have this problem?
- Is it progressive?
- Did you also feel palpitations (feeling of heartbeats) along with it?
- Do you have recent onset leg edema (swelling)?

My advice is to go for Echocardiogram. As secondary laryngeal nerve compression caused by mitral stenosis can cause hoarseness of voice. Although this (Ortner's syndrome) is rare condition, we have to rule it out at earliest. So consult cardiologist and get Echocardiogram done.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Why Does My Voice Become Husky When I Strenuously Exert Myself?

Brief Answer: Examination is required Detailed Answer: Hi, Do you want to ask - strenuous exercise is causing voice change? Is it associated with difficulty in breathing? or is it associated with throat pain and difficulty in swallowing? If breathing difficulty is associated with voice change, I suggest you should consult physician for examination. Blood pressure measurement and some investigations related to blood and lung functions will be done by him/her. This will guide us about exact pathology. If throat pain and swallowing difficulty is present along with fever do following: - Do salt water gargles in lukewarm water. - Avoid oily and cold food for at least 1 week. - Azithromycin 3-5 course may be needed, so you can get it prescribed from nearby physician. Regards