Constant Hoarseness

[oldcoastie]

Having undergone CABG twice during the past 10 years, along with assorted other vascular procedures, I have developed a frightening disorder.  As I sit down to visit with anyone, or speak for more than a short time on the phone, I become hoarse & almost inaudible, generally having to terminate the conversation.  In about an hour, or, whenever I drink a couple of beverages ( like beer), my voice becomes almost normal again.  I do take Furosemide and Omeprazole among other medications.  Does this sound like GERD to you, even I don't experience any chest pain or other acid-type discomfort & what  would you recommend as a relief of this problem?

Thank you.

[HacknCough]

I suffered with excess phlegm since 2001 when I had a uvuloectomy and tonsillectomy. Actually, my problem probably started before then as I

[borninquisitive]

Did your voice ever cut out, especially with the first word/two of a sentence or quickly/briefly move to a high pitch tone and end just as quickly?

I too had a tonsillectomy (April this year) and my voice still isn't right. I believe I have LPR (taking prilosec)and post nasal drip (for which I am trying to keep clear).

Still, I don't sound right. However, better in that I am clearing my throat of phlegm for hours.
My words don't sound as "sharp" & defined (abit lispy sounding).

[National Jewish]

This could be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but that would be surprising without an associated harsh cough.  More likely you have a problem with your vocal cords.  You should have a doctor skilled in fiberoptic laryngoscopy look at your voice box.

[Inanga]

hi i occasionally have something similar - in my case it's mucous travelling down to the vocal area. I get that from reacting to some foods. I take liquid claratyne (laratidine) antihistamine which dries up the mucous. I am on an elimintaion diet to identify the foods responsible - it's cleared me right up.

some of the things that give me lots of mucus are minty toothpaste, tea & coffee, dishwasher soaps (these all contain salicylates). Can you identify pattern at all? Could you be drinking coffe or something at the time of the espisodes? Do the people you visit use air fresheners? cleaning chmicals? dish washing soaps? garden plants? Mowed grass..? there are main potential causes

good luck and keep an open mind and keep investigating!