Hoarseness, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 5

Matters related to the vocal cords? Hello, Doctor: As an athlete, I injured my vocal cords during training a few years ago. I consulted different doctors at that time, and they diagnosed me with vocal cord inflammation. One doctor suggested that I should use corticosteroids for a...

Experiencing throat pain when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my throat when swallowing saliva or food. Although it's not severe, this sensation has never occurred before, and it has been happening for about two weeks now. Initial...

Hoarseness After I drink hot or warm water, my voice becomes hoarse like when I have a cold, but it gets better after a while. Drinking cold water doesn't have this effect.

If you have a hoarse voice, here are some steps you can take: 1. **Rest your voice**: Avoid speaking or whispering as much as possible to give your vocal cords a chance to heal If you frequently use your voice for work and have recently noticed that your voice has become hoarse ...

Throat issues Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am currently taking medications from the urology department, specifically (1) Detrusitol 2mg, (2) Tofranil 25mg, and (3) Elmiron 100mg. I am aware that one of the side effects of (2) is dry mouth, but I often experience hoarseness and a noticeable ...

The voice becomes faint and hoarse? Dr. Tsai: My mother is 73 years old and her voice has gradually become softer and hoarse. Recently, she was informed during an outpatient visit that this is due to age-related muscle atrophy. No treatment or medication was prescribed, and she w...

Sore throat and hoarseness? Dear Dr. Tsai: If I have a sore throat and hoarseness, could it be due to vocal cord nodules? I experience pain when I gently press on the neck and throat area. I am currently undergoing treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Would it be better t...

Throat nodules? Hello, Doctor: I have been teaching for just over a year, and I have developed severe hoarseness and a noticeable sensation of a foreign body in my throat. After a diagnosis from a nearby clinic, I found out that I have developed nodules on my vocal cords. I suspe...

Strained voice production Hello Doctor: Four years ago, my voice gradually became softer for no apparent reason, and I have to speak very loudly for others to barely hear me. I used to think my voice was quite good. However, now it is weak and accompanied by hoarseness. I often h...

Throat voice Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a question. My grandson, when he was younger, used to cry and shout very loudly. Now that he is in the first grade, his voice has changed and sounds hoarse, almost like he has a cold. It’s difficult to understand what he is sayi...

Hoarseness Around January, my throat suddenly became hoarse. I visited an otolaryngologist and took medication, but there has been no improvement. At that time, I had some nasal discharge and runny nose, but that resolved. However, my throat remains persistently hoarse. The docto...

Singing & Calluses Question: I am a girl who loves singing; for me, singing is my passion, and I am recognized for having a good singing voice. However, in the past few months, I have been troubled by issues such as hoarseness, inability to produce sound, and a very dry throa...

Is it the cause of a cold? A few days ago, I suddenly had thick phlegm in my throat, which was streaked with blood. Over the next few days, I also experienced hoarseness, headaches, fever, nasal congestion, and thick nasal discharge with blood streaks. The doctor diagnosed me wit...

The benefits of pomegranate? Hello, can pomegranates be used to treat hoarseness and throat inflammation? Could you please help me look up the benefits of pomegranates?

Hoarseness caused by excessive vocal strain? Hello: My throat has become hoarse due to speaking too loudly. Besides regular throat lozenges and loquat syrup, what other methods can I use to care for my throat? Thank you.

Dry cough Hello. I have been coughing for the past two weeks, but there is no phlegm. The coughing is often very distressing, and I also feel pain throughout my chest and experience tightness in my chest. However, I do not have a cold, do not smoke, and have not been exposed to s...

Is it tonsillitis or pharyngitis? How long should the medication be taken? Before describing my personal symptoms, I would like to clarify that I am not a congenital sufferer of tonsillitis, nor do I have congenital nasal allergies, but I do have a deviated septum. In 1993, due t...