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How Can Throat Discomfort And Loss Of Voice Be Treated?

Hello. I am a 36 year old female who was intubated and in an induced coma for two weeks at the beginning of June. Although I exercise I still have muscle weakness. This I know I can improve however after all this time I still cannot speak properly. I constantly feel the need to clear my throat. I cough and continually lose my voice at work. My doctors keep telling me that my voice will return in time but I still cannot raise it or sing. I was wondering if I have permanent damage. My sister told me that while I was sedated I constantly fought the tube and it took eight attempts to extubate. I would greatly appreciate the opinion of a doctor outside my treatment. I would like someday to sing again with my daughters.
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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Hi dear ,
Welcome HCM,

As per your query you have throat discomfort and loss of voice. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as ' SILENT REFLUX' , also known as Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) . But this condition has not prominent symptoms like heart burn. Problem like sore throat and hoarseness in voice occur . The symptoms can also occur due to upper respiratory track infection or laryngitis. I would suggest you to :
-Avoid spicy and heavy meals specially during night .
-Eat at least one hour before going to bed .
-Take a light walk after every meal .
-Take antacid like gelusil .

Consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain tests like X-ray of upper respiratory track and endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe drugs like ranitidine and omeprazole. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist in case of throat infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Throat Discomfort And Loss Of Voice Be Treated?

Hi dear , Welcome HCM, As per your query you have throat discomfort and loss of voice. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as SILENT REFLUX , also known as Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) . But this condition has not prominent symptoms like heart burn. Problem like sore throat and hoarseness in voice occur . The symptoms can also occur due to upper respiratory track infection or laryngitis. I would suggest you to : -Avoid spicy and heavy meals specially during night . -Eat at least one hour before going to bed . -Take a light walk after every meal . -Take antacid like gelusil . Consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain tests like X-ray of upper respiratory track and endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe drugs like ranitidine and omeprazole. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist in case of throat infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari