Hoarseness and breathlessness

2026-07-23 12:49:32
37-year-old female. Since Dec/Jan, I’ve had a persistent dry nocturnal cough that often woke me from sleep, with intermittent mild air hunger. In 2025, I also had persistent hoarseness for ~2 months, which resolved on its own. In May 2026, I consulted an ENT for cough/air hunger and was referred to a pulmonologist. Pulmonologist suspected cough variant asthma and started Foracort 400. Investigations: Spirometry/PFT normal (FEV1 normal), FeNO 17 ppb, IgE normal, chest imaging normal. Since a viral illness in June, I’ve had persistent hoarseness. Cough improves with Foracort, and my voice becomes temporarily clearer for a few hours after each dose, but the hoarseness does not improve overall and becomes severe again between doses, especially if I miss a dose. Sometimes I have voice fatigue and mild breathlessness while speaking. Could this still be CVA, or should I be evaluated for vocal cord pathology/laryngoscopy or LPR/reflux? Should I continue the inhaler unchanged?
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Long. Standing hoarseness is an indication for direct visualization of vocal cords.Do consult a ENT specialist in your area for appropriate management

Answered2026-07-25 00:18:41

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Overweight or OSA can also cause air hunger and nocturnal cough. Usually tongue falls back in deep sleep which can cause your symptoms. Secondly get a 2d echo, lipid profile and your blood pressure checked to rule out cardiac causes.
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Answered2026-07-24 18:31:13

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Do a CBC and come back.

Answered2026-07-24 13:09:05

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Consult a qualified specialist

Answered2026-07-24 12:37:28

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Visit to nearest ENT doctor .

Answered2026-07-24 06:11:14

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Better if you get a laryngoscopy done and also check for sinusitis with X-ray PNS. Give voice rest and do steam inhalation Avoid anything cold If all of them are normal. Get CT chest and neck done, to know the exact reason

Answered2026-07-24 05:40:06

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Ent doctor needed.

Answered2026-07-24 05:36:18

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

Answered2026-07-24 05:27:59

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These symptoms need a proper history and examination to reach the correct diagnosis. If you'd like, you can book an online consultation with me—I can review your symptoms and reports in detail and guide you on the appropriate investigations and treatment, helping you avoid unnecessary tests.

Answered2026-07-24 13:22:36

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Needs evaluation

Answered2026-07-24 10:45:04

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Gargle with betadine gargle thrice wit lukewarm water Tab limcee 500 mg once daily with water Breathing exercises If persist consult

Answered2026-07-24 09:27:40

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Use pan l

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help u

Answered2026-07-24 08:37:11

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Are you also getting a lot of regurgitation burps?

Answered2026-07-24 07:32:34

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-07-24 06:48:29

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Please consult

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You need further evaluation

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