U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
ZA
A 27-year-old male asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Whose available ?: 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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
98 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 24-year-old female asked:
I am a singer who quit smoking 2 months ago. I am hoarse in my lower register. ENT 5 months ago said nothing wrong. Neck muscles sore & ear blocked. ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 16-year-old female asked:
16, never smoked/drank alcohol. Lately i had sore throat, a lump in throat, ear itchiness, hoarse voice. I am a classical singer. Is it throat cancer?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old male asked:
Sinusitis- SAT, DR Gave me 2 steroid shots. now taking Amox 875mg. My left ear is cleared. But right ear a little clogged. how long till meds work...
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 34-year-old female asked:
I have chronic sinusitis with chronic mucoid with ear tubes post chemo and radiation. What's a good home remedy besides saline rinses and humidifier?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
I have severe sinus pain with sharp pains on the right side of my head. my right ear is now clogged and my teeth hurt. Is this typical sinusitis?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Feb 25, 2020

Found in:

General practitioners›Voice disorders›ENT and head and neck surgery

People also asked

Ihave been suffering from chronic sinusitis for months my ears are also very stuffed I have been on a round of amoxicillan and levequin saw an ENT he said i may have some tube dysfunction this misery comes and goes some days are ok next day the same t
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Good day I have had acute sinusitis for the past 2 weeks. Have used up a whole box of sinutab, 2 tubes of Acc200 and a box of advile. My voice is hoarse and I started having jaw pain. Please help?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Having recurrent fungal ear infections since 2/2021. I go to the ENT every time. Given acetic drops/ ofloxacin/antibios each time. Now I have chronic sinusitis, is this the cause? Can recurrent infections cause complications like meningitis? Scared.?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Ear ache, ear blocked/crackling, cold feeling in ear, swollen gland (movable), hoarse- all left side. Gp reffered to ENT but 6month wait. Any ideas?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Good day My throat has been sore for almost 2 months on and off . Voice-box is sore when I Talk& I have to push my words out - Sometime my words dont come out clearly . Chest is very tight as well . Please advice . should i go straight to ENT or Gp?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.