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What Causes A Wheezy Noise While Breathing And Weak Voice?
Question: Hello Doctor. I had a bad bout of viral laryngitis last summer which resulted in a two month cough. After that my voice returned to normal. I had strep throat a month ago which was very painful but has cleared. However now I find a "wheezy" noise when I intake breath, and my voice in the upper ranges has gone wheezy and weak. I have slight blocked sinuses and blocked ears. It's driving me crazy as I used to sing quite a lot. I can eat fine, but sometimes a slight burning sensation at the back of my throat. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
vocal cord polyp or irritation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
You may have developed a vocal cord polyp or laryngeal irritation. The burning sensation may mean that you are having reflux of stomach acid which can make laryngeal irritation worse.
First I would try taking some antacids to stop the reflux just before bedtime. If that does not resolve the problem then you need to see an ENT specialist that can use a scope to look at your larynx and vocal cords and determine if you have something like a polyp. These can often be treated in the ENT's office.
I wish you the best and let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
vocal cord polyp or irritation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
You may have developed a vocal cord polyp or laryngeal irritation. The burning sensation may mean that you are having reflux of stomach acid which can make laryngeal irritation worse.
First I would try taking some antacids to stop the reflux just before bedtime. If that does not resolve the problem then you need to see an ENT specialist that can use a scope to look at your larynx and vocal cords and determine if you have something like a polyp. These can often be treated in the ENT's office.
I wish you the best and let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much Dr. XXXXXXX I will start on the antacids this evening.
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Brief Answer:
great
Detailed Answer:
I hope this takes care of the problem
Dr. Robinson
great
Detailed Answer:
I hope this takes care of the problem
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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