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Question: Hello,
I've been suffering from vocal hoarseness for about 8 weeks now. It also feels sometimes like there's a dry patch on my vocal folds or just above them that obviously isn't helped by drinking water, though I am keeping hydrated (minimum 2lt a day). I was scoped by an ENT several weeks ago and everything seemed to be normal, yet the feeling hasn't improved. I took medication for reflux and it didn't help. In the last few days particularly I have had a slightly stuffy nose too but this hasn't been for the whole duration of my throat issues. I'm not taking any other medication and am a non smoker. I am also a professional singer, yet I am certain that there is nothing functionally wrong with my voice.
I've been suffering from vocal hoarseness for about 8 weeks now. It also feels sometimes like there's a dry patch on my vocal folds or just above them that obviously isn't helped by drinking water, though I am keeping hydrated (minimum 2lt a day). I was scoped by an ENT several weeks ago and everything seemed to be normal, yet the feeling hasn't improved. I took medication for reflux and it didn't help. In the last few days particularly I have had a slightly stuffy nose too but this hasn't been for the whole duration of my throat issues. I'm not taking any other medication and am a non smoker. I am also a professional singer, yet I am certain that there is nothing functionally wrong with my voice.
Brief Answer:
You might are having mild PND.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that you are having post nasal discharge (PND).
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray thrice daily ,
Tab Esomeprazole 40mg for 6 weeks &
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination .
Use slip of water inbetween singing , don't make throat dry .
You will get relief with above treatment plan .
You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
Hope this answer helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You might are having mild PND.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that you are having post nasal discharge (PND).
If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray thrice daily ,
Tab Esomeprazole 40mg for 6 weeks &
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination .
Use slip of water inbetween singing , don't make throat dry .
You will get relief with above treatment plan .
You can discuss this with your treating doctor.
Hope this answer helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Thank you, that's very helpful.
I forgot to mention that at the outset of this condition there was a white spot on the back of my throat.
I forgot to mention that at the outset of this condition there was a white spot on the back of my throat.
Brief Answer:
Use Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query.
White spot on the back of your throat is because of follicular tonsillitis .
Use Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily along with above treatment plan .
Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
Regards.
Use Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query.
White spot on the back of your throat is because of follicular tonsillitis .
Use Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily along with above treatment plan .
Hope this information helpful to you, take care and have a nice day.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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