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What Causes Hoarseness After Colonoscopy?
had colonoscopy at 9:30 a.m. today, awoke with severe hoarseness, they said nothing they did caused it and all i had was oxygen in my nose. I did not have this prior and now 11 hours later still severe hoarseness but no pain and no trouble swallowing. Suggestions?
Wed, 23 May 2018
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The colonoscopy is unlikely to have anything to do with your hoarseness. It is possible that the oxygen you were receiving caused this. This happens, because the supplemental oxygen may not be humidified enough. The dry air coming in could cause hoarseness of your voice. If it persists, you could try visiting a Ear Nose & Throat specialist. In the meantime, try some gargling and rest your voice.
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The colonoscopy is unlikely to have anything to do with your hoarseness. It is possible that the oxygen you were receiving caused this. This happens, because the supplemental oxygen may not be humidified enough. The dry air coming in could cause hoarseness of your voice. If it persists, you could try visiting a Ear Nose & Throat specialist. In the meantime, try some gargling and rest your voice.
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