Question 1

how to cure a hoarse voice fast?

Accepted Answer

Rest: The less you speak, the better.
Make sure you don't smoke.
Treating reflux can help.

If this does not improve, please see an otolaryngologist and get a flexible scope exam.

I pray you feel better!

Question 2

how long does a hoarse voice from a cold last?

Accepted Answer

Hoarse: It can last 2-4 weeks---see ENT  if persists.

Question 3

can three days of coughing lead to a hoarse voice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can. Sometimes the source though is the lungs if you have bronchitis or asthma. If the cough persists see your doctor to check it out.

Question 4

what foods are best to eat when you have a hoarse voice?

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Any!!: Hoarseness of the voice  (dysphonia) is related to your voice box food should not affect it if you have a sore throat food with a soft consistency are preferred.

Question 5

what would be a good way to take care of a hoarse voice?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There is no simple answer to this one without knowing the cause. If it is acute, a week or two, voice rest and liquids will likely result in improvement. If it has been of longer duration  you need to be evaluated by an ENT docttor who can visualize your vocal cords and identify the cause.

Question 6

my 8th month old son just got a hoarse voice this morning. could it be that his voice is changing?

Accepted Answer

No : It could be due to excessive crying , or using his voice , nothing to worry , it's temporary .

Question 7

can smoking cause a hoarse voice?

Accepted Answer

Dysphonia: Yes, absolutely. It will cause vocal cord irritation and swelling as well as trauma due to cough and most importantly, will significantly increase your risk for laryngeal cancer.

Question 8

could pleurisy cause a hoarse voice?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause.: If pleurisy is fron an infection then yes. If from just some inflammatroy cause to the lung pleura then usually not. Need to see your doctor if voice is not better. There could be issues on the vocal cords.

Question 9

is a hoarse voice normal after a tyroidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depend on how long s: Voice changes expected following any surgical procedure, requiring general anesthesia ، this usually result from throat and laryngeal irritation from anesthesia tube (endotracheal tube), usually transient and last few days.                 In regard to thyroid surgery, specifically there is always risk of laryngeal nerve injury, which result in voice changes, this can be permanent or temporary.

Question 10

so post thyriodectomy a hoarse voice isn't normal?

Accepted Answer

Is it persistent: If it is more then few weeks since thyroid surgery، recommend examination of voice box، return to your surgeon/otolaryngologist for such evaluation.

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