Question 1

What does it mean when your voice is hoarse but your throat isn't sore?

Accepted Answer

Involvement of the larynx (voice box) usually includes the (true) vocal cords but other structures can be involved. Painless hoarseness can be caused by vocal cord paralysis, tumors, inflammation (including "singers nodes"), extrinsic laryngeal compression by masses (such as thyroid or esophagus). Pain or not, if it is persistent have an ENT exam.

Question 2

Can a hoarse voice and swollen glands mean that i have a thyroid disorder? i've had this all of my life.

Accepted Answer

I would get evaluated. Many things can cause your symptoms: nodules on vocal cords, infections, tumors, nerve damage, or it just might be the "way you are." thyroid might be involved, but not necessarily. It might be good to have a laryngoscope or thyroid ultrasound if your history and physical exam warrant them. Hopefully you don't smoke or chew tobacco.

Question 3

What does it mean when you have a sharp pain on the left side of your throat ? it's a sore throat and i have a hoarse voice

Accepted Answer

Likely a virus infection of throat or inflamed gland in neck due to your immune system fighting off infection. Could possibly be bacteria also. Will probably want to see your doctor.

Question 4

I have chronic sinusitis. to the point where the tubes in my ears get clogged, and recently my vocal chords have been soar and my voice is hoarse for over 2 weeks now. i am a singer and need to get this sorted.

do i go to a gp or straight to ent?

Accepted Answer

An ENT might see you directly but an appointment may take a while. A GP could likely see you sooner & would have sway getting you in faster with an ENT. Your insurer may require such a referral. Your choices will require a bit of effort to fine out who can seee you & when.

Question 5

My 7 week old suddenly has a hoarse voice. it just started today. what's going on with her?

Accepted Answer

At that age she has either fussed herself into swollen vocal cords or got them in some other way.Some upper airway viruses or reflux can be triggers.At this age I would discuss it with her doc.

Question 6

My son is 2 years old. he often looses his voice and it becomes croaky. it may last weeks or day and then comes right for a while. he then looses it again and it becomes hoarse and croaky. he is not sick in any way. should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Children can become hoarse (loosing his voice) due to environmental contaminants such as second hand smoke, pollution or fumes. Chronic allergies can also cause hoarseness as can vocal nodules due to overuse. Look to the environment first and see if you can remove any irritating contaminants. If this doesn't help within a month or so, then take him to see his Dr for a thorough exam.

Question 7

My voice has been hoarse for 3 weeks and feels like something is stuck in my throa. help!

Accepted Answer

You may have a polyp on your voice box. Check with an ent.

Question 8

I lost my voice during a very bad cold that lasted for three weeks, now my voice is hoarse. what could this be? is there any home remedies?

Accepted Answer

See my tip on this. Try to rest your voice for about three days. Increase humidification in the bedroom, drink extra fluids, avoid shouting or raising your voice for about 2 weeks. This will  allow the inflammation of your vocal cords to resolve. If you still have problems after instituting these measures for 2 weeks, see an ENT.

Question 9

I choked on a carrot about 3-4 weeks ago and my voice got hoarse, and got better the next day. could the carrot have caused permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

You cough it out? It is unlikely to  cause permanent  damage.  However if you have repeat  of choking, a video swallow / or EGD or GI consult.

Question 10

Well i stoped smoking 3 weeks ago n it feels weird when i eat n drink n my voice is hoarse in the moring should i be worried

Accepted Answer

Congratulations on quitting smoking.  You've made the best decision you can make to ensure good health in the future.  It is not unusual to have some symptoms like this after you quit, but these could also be symptoms of a viral or bacterial infection on your throat.  If symptoms don't get better in the a few days, see your Dr.

What does it mean when your voice is hoarse for over a week

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Can a hoarse voice and swollen glands mean that i have a thyroid disorder? i've had this all of my life.

What does it mean when you have a sharp pain on the left side of your throat ? it's a sore throat and i have a hoarse voice

I have chronic sinusitis. to the point where the tubes in my ears get clogged, and recently my vocal chords have been soar and my voice is hoarse for over 2 weeks now. i am a singer and need to get this sorted. do i go to a gp or straight to ent?

My 7 week old suddenly has a hoarse voice. it just started today. what's going on with her?

My son is 2 years old. he often looses his voice and it becomes croaky. it may last weeks or day and then comes right for a while. he then looses it again and it becomes hoarse and croaky. he is not sick in any way. should i be worried ?

My voice has been hoarse for 3 weeks and feels like something is stuck in my throa. help!

I lost my voice during a very bad cold that lasted for three weeks, now my voice is hoarse. what could this be? is there any home remedies?

I choked on a carrot about 3-4 weeks ago and my voice got hoarse, and got better the next day. could the carrot have caused permanent damage?

Well i stoped smoking 3 weeks ago n it feels weird when i eat n drink n my voice is hoarse in the moring should i be worried

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