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I Have Developed A Speaking Issue Recently. I Struggle To
Question: I have developed a speaking issue recently. I struggle to get words out -- not that I have trouble thinking of words or forming a sentence. My stomach/chest/throat muscles seem to involuntarily constrict and I have to almost physically force the words out. This means I have a very difficult time speaking loudly and clearly and the "constricting" sometimes means that I miss words completely and have to start over, or I start to stutter.
This has been going on for several weeks now. My doctor said she thinks it's mild asthma and/or allergies. She gave me an inhaler that doesn't seem to have helped at all with this and I don't think it's allergies. While sometimes the "constricting" is more defined than normal, it's been pretty consistent for a while.
What could this be and what should be my next steps?
This has been going on for several weeks now. My doctor said she thinks it's mild asthma and/or allergies. She gave me an inhaler that doesn't seem to have helped at all with this and I don't think it's allergies. While sometimes the "constricting" is more defined than normal, it's been pretty consistent for a while.
What could this be and what should be my next steps?
Brief Answer:
Hii. This may due to any problems in your vocal cords
Detailed Answer:
Hii. This may due to any problems in your vocal cords or any abnormality in articulation of speech by muscles of tongue, voice box. So please consult an ent surgeon and a speech therapist. If needed you may need an endoscopy to see the larynx, vocal cords. If there is any abnormality then it can be treated accordingly or by voice therapy. Speech therapist will teach you some exercise to ease your speech.
Hii. This may due to any problems in your vocal cords
Detailed Answer:
Hii. This may due to any problems in your vocal cords or any abnormality in articulation of speech by muscles of tongue, voice box. So please consult an ent surgeon and a speech therapist. If needed you may need an endoscopy to see the larynx, vocal cords. If there is any abnormality then it can be treated accordingly or by voice therapy. Speech therapist will teach you some exercise to ease your speech.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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