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There is increasing evidence that GERD causes laryngeal signs and symptoms. Symptoms of reflux laryngitis include hoarseness, throat clearing, dysphagia, increased phlegm, and globus (feeling of lump in one’s throat) sensation.
Despite suspected epidemiologic reports, there is still controversy about the prevalence of GERD-related laryngeal signs and symptoms. Studies have shown that 24-hour pH monitoring may not be the perfect test for diagnosing atypical GERD.
This can lead to disorders like laryngitis, vocal nodules, vocal polyp and sometimes contact ulcers on the vocal cords. But these changes are reversible if the causative factors are dealt with. And sometimes voice therapy is helpful. You will need to consult your primary care physician for further evaluation, who may then refer you to an ENT specialist.
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Advair Discus is a dry powder medication. It has large particles of powder that land on the vocal cords and irritate them. While inhaled steroids can cause this problem on there own, I have found the the dry powder medications are much worse for this.
As a fellow singer, I recommend that you try the HFA version of Advair or Symbicort. Symbicort tends to be a little cheaper. It works great for most people, but I didn't metabolize it well at all and nose dived on it.
Laryngitis. Laryngitis is one of the most common causes of hoarseness. It can be due to temporary swelling of the vocal folds from a cold, an upper respiratory infection, or allergies. "
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/pages/vocalabuse.aspx
A few days, could even be some thing as simple as temporary strained vocal cords.
I had something similiar last year pre-dx. Throat was constantly sore and I'd lose my voice occasionally. Doc said it was GERD and I have to take 80mg Prilosec 2x/day.
After I was dx, I mentioned it to my GI, because I've never had heartburn or acid reflux before. He said it probably was related to or excaberated by the HCV.
Maybe its just acid reflux from the interferon and riba?
Hello,
In some patients, acid can reflux into the throat causing inflammation of the back of the throat which can lead to pharyngitis, or into the vocal cords, which can lead to laryngitis and hoarseness. Although there are many other causes for sore throat and laryngitis, GERD should be suspected in a patient with chronic sore throat or other GERD symptoms or when no other cause can be found.
Acute laryngitis caused by allergies, viral infection, chronic laryngitis and laryngoesophageal reflux all can cause hoarseness and voice difficulties. Rare but serious causes producing these symptoms are vocal cord paralysis and vocal cord tumours.Please see your Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor) for an evaluation. A detailed clinical examination and tests can help in determining the cause. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. Hope it helps.
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but was also large hard chunks of something that apparently came off the vocal cords. At the same time, having to ALOT of kleenex to blow my nose and OMG.. never knew there could be so much coming out; seemed never ending! Anyway, has anyone ever experienced anything like this? I cannot remember the name of the product that the P.A. gave me only that it came in a light brown/cream colored box with I believe some orange coloring as well.
Hi, transient loss of voice and hoarse voice are the typical symptoms of laryngitis. It is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). It is mainly caused by virus and treatment depends on type of virus affected. Even serological tests will help to identify the responsible pathogens. It can be treated with appropriate anti viral.
Late that night I got horribly sick and was vomiting more or less all night. I had a fever, the whole nine yards. I assumed it was laryngitis. Went to my ENT after the symptoms had gone away - except for my hoarse voice - that remained. He scoped me and said everything looked good. Cords moved properly and looked normal, but were a little swollen and there was a decent amount of mucus. Kept on Mucinex, started Prilosec, and he said I'd be good. Fast forward to now.
I then went to an ENT in the ear, nose and throat hospital for a second opinion. They looked with a camera scope and said my vocal cords are very red and inflamed. She also told me to take PPIs. So now 3 weeks later my inflammation is still not going down and I’m not having any episodes of acid.
Does anyone know what this could be?
Is it really from GERD as I am not having any acid reflux?
Is there a reason why the inflammation won’t subside?
Talking sounds weird to me, too. Feels almost like partial laryngitis, so, at minimum, I believe my vocal cords must be swollen because they aren't vibrating correctly.
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is the abnormal adduction of the vocal cords during inspiration causing extrathoracic airway obstruction. VCD has been described as a confounder of severe asthma. The influence of VCD among less severe asthmatics has not been previously defined.
METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 59 patients with pulmonologist-diagnosed asthma who were referred for videolaryngostroboscopy (VLS) testing from 2006 to 2007.
Laryngitis is inflammation of voice box or vocal cords. If you have lost your voice then you probably have laryngitis but the question is what caused laryngitis in the first place.
I would suggest you have the Mucinex w/ DM as suggested by your doctor. It shouldnt cost a lot and will make you feel much better if you can suppress the coughing.
More plausible causes of hoarseness of voice need to be checked like acute laryngitis, vocal cord nodules, allergies, gastro esophageal reflux, smoking, thyroid problems, trauma to larynx, parkinson’s disease and trauma to larynx. Consult an otolaryngologist who will evaluate the causes and treat likewise. Cough suppressants for laryngitis, treat GERD, stop smoking, vocal rest etc will make a difference.
Hope this information helps you. Take care.
Like Trish, I also lost my voice due to the vocal cords being paralyzed. I also had trouble swallowing liquids, breathing, and being able to talk without losing my breath. My ENT told me that it can take up to a year for the nerves to repair themselves. Luckily, after about a month I saw improvement and it continued to get better. I just had my last appointment last month, which was 8 months post TT, and one of my vocal cords is 100% moving, the other about 80%.
I have developed a chronic dry cough & laryngitis, currently I have been dealing with symptoms for a month. I went thru same illness 5months ago was in the hospital & then passed around to various specialists without any real answers. I have done allergy testing, tests to rule out relfux, seen ENT, pulmonlogist, & family dr multiple times with not much success. No one can tell me why I got better last time, or why I am dealing with the same situation again.
Mine is from acid reflux and starts on the rear left vocal cord and extends to between the vocal cords remaining on the left vocal cord.
In your practice have many of these turned up cancerous? I am a nonsmoker.
I am scheduled for a bispsy and endoscopy on July 21 if it doesnt improve. I am very upset about this ulcer.
The one way that ENTs can see into the larynx to see the vocal cords is by flexible laryngoscopy which directly visualizes the cords. Effects on the cords are able to be seen including inflammation and nodules. The importance for limiting injury to the vocal cords is that injury can be permanent, that is to say that one can strain the cords so much that the sounds that come out now can be how it sounds for a looooong time.
Also, the spirometry should include an inspiratory flow-volume loop and you should have direct examination of your vocal cords to rule-out the diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD). That you are “always gasping for breath” is decidedly abnormal and you should strongly consider consultation with a lung specialist, also called a pulmonologist.
My problem is that every once in a while my vocal cords constrict, upon inhaling, but only for about half a second. Can this also be a symptom of Vocal Cord Dysfunction? My throat usually gets tight just before, and suddenly my throat (vocal cords) close up for a short moment. I can there after breath normally. It isn't something that scares me, but it's very irritating and frustrating not knowing what it is and what causes it. Thank you! God bless!
Is the nocturnal cough (possibly due to laryngitis) the cause of the fever? Mucus is collecting behind my vocal cords. It causes coughing at night. In the evening I use asthma medication, but I do not have asthma. Could cortisone inhalation (Alvesco) in the evening cause nocturnal fever several hours later? In the morning and daytime my temperature is normal (I had some fever over a week ago).
I have atrial fibrillation and, when walking, I have dyspnea posssibly due to respiratory infection.
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