How to treat voice hoarseness and cough

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Asked for Male, 32 Years

Male,aged 32 have been suffering from cough since a week alongwith removal of dry mucous. But since yesterday my voice has also started becoming hoarse which is affecting my speech terribly. Is voice hoarness a normal symptom alongwith cough or do I have to worry a lot about it?

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Dr. Govind Satheesh General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Govind Satheesh

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

yes its normal. dont worry your voice will be back to normal soon. make sure u drink only warm water and try gargling with warm salt water atleast twice before bed

Next Steps

- Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water - Don't skip meals have a liquid diet containing soups and progressively increase to solid diet as per how you can tolerate. - Have food rich in vitamin C such as oranges to help build immunity. - Drink plenty of fluids, drink 3 liters of water per day - Do salt water gargling with lukewarm water thrice a day - Do steam inhalation (plain steam) thrice a day and apply vaporub over your chest and nose - Maintain good personal hygiene(Wash you hands regularly) - Rest plenty, body heals while at rest If the condition persists or worsens visit nearest ER at earliest

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