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What Causes Chronic Hoarseness?
I was sick for 3 months and it left me with hoarseness. I went to and ENT and he said it was silent heartburn and swollen vocal cords. I have been on meds for 2 months now and I still have the hoarseness. Follow up this Tuesday. Why do I still have heartburn. I also have copd.
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hello,
Chronic hoarseness of voice with ENT follow up may indicate various possible issues such as:
- Persistent allergy to possible antigens or allergens such as animal dander, grass or else
- Low grade laryngeal edema or tonsillitis
- True or false vocal cord polyp
- Residual pharyngitis
- Post nasal drip
- Persistent smoking
If you can provide me MRI reports and other investigations if any available with your for the follow up discussion; it would be of immense help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Chronic hoarseness of voice with ENT follow up may indicate various possible issues such as:
- Persistent allergy to possible antigens or allergens such as animal dander, grass or else
- Low grade laryngeal edema or tonsillitis
- True or false vocal cord polyp
- Residual pharyngitis
- Post nasal drip
- Persistent smoking
If you can provide me MRI reports and other investigations if any available with your for the follow up discussion; it would be of immense help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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