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I had laryngitis a month ago and now whenever i just get slightly cold, my voice gets hoarse and i can't talk. why is this happening?

Q: i had laryngitis a month ago and now whenever i just get slightly cold, my voice gets hoarse and i can't talk. why is this happening?

: You should see an ENT doctor for a direct laryngoscopy. Hoarseness with a viral laryngitis is not uncommon but your case with frequent relapse with cold exposure is abnormal so laryngeal lesion should be ruled out with exam.

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You should see an ENT doctor for a direct laryngoscopy. Hoarseness with a viral laryngitis is not uncommon but your case with frequent relapse with cold exposure is abnormal so laryngeal lesion should be ruled out with exam.

Answered 3/12/2022

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I had laryngitis a month ago and now whenever i just get slightly cold, my voice gets hoarse and i can't talk. why is this happening?

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