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Ear, Nose and Throat (Expert Forum)
hoarseness
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hoarseness
by Andy1508, Nov 08, 2008 05:24PM
I was diagnosed two years ago with copd. About three weeks ago I began becoming hoarse almost constantly and my sputum seems to have changed. I appears white or clear or sometimes pink and frothy. I have also recently had some sputum tinged yellowish. I am basically not feeling good at all and I have sudden extreme fatigue that feels as if I don't lie down I will get sick. Another change is that I have began to cough almost uncontrollably when I lie down.
Doctor's Answer
by Vivek V Gurudutt, MD, Nov 10, 2008 11:54AM
, Nov 10, 2008 11:54AMTo: Andy1508
Hoarseness can be due to any number of causes. Reflux, cough, vocal cord/laryngeal lesions (polyps, nodules, edema, tumors), vocal cord paralysis, post nasal drip/secretions, vocal cord irritation or infections. An exam of your vocal cords by an ent would be helpful to better assess your problem. Good luck.
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