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How Can Hoarseness Be Treated?

I have been losing my voice every evening for about 3 weeks. I have just moved from Indiana to West Virginia in the mountains. But I have never had allergies ever so I don’t think it’s that. When I wake up.. It seems to be ok but as the day goes on it starts being very hoarse and at night it is at its worst. I didn’t think much of it until 3 weeks have now passed. I have no other symptoms besides voice loss?
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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As per your query you have symptoms of hoarseness and sore throat which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection and could be due to laryngitis which leads to inflammation of vocal cards.

- Start doing warm saline gargles.
- Take steam inhalation along with vaporizers.
- Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. avoid cold beverages.
- Drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water.

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Hoarseness Be Treated?

As per your query you have symptoms of hoarseness and sore throat which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection and could be due to laryngitis which leads to inflammation of vocal cards. - Start doing warm saline gargles. - Take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. - Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. avoid cold beverages. - Drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari