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I had a cold 4 weeks ago and lost my voice pretty bad. my voice came back but i get very hoarse easily (intermittently, usually triggered if i talk a lot or drink alcohol). is it normal for laryngitis to last this long?

Q: i had a cold 4 weeks ago and lost my voice pretty bad. my voice came back but i get very hoarse easily (intermittently, usually triggered if i talk a lot or drink alcohol). is it normal for laryngitis to last this long?

: That would not be common. Ask about reflux. If you use y0ur voice a lot it may be hanging on I assume you do not smoke.

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That would not be common. Ask about reflux. If you use y0ur voice a lot it may be hanging on I assume you do not smoke.

Answered 11/23/2021

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A member asked:

I had a cold 4 weeks ago and lost my voice pretty bad. my voice came back but i get very hoarse easily (intermittently, usually triggered if i talk a lot or drink alcohol). is it normal for laryngitis to last this long?

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