Otolaryngologist specializes in abnormal voice, hoarseness (dysphonia), especially for singers
As many people may have already discovered, after recovering from COVID-19, the patient’s health may not be fully restored as some organs in the body may not function normally still.
COVID-19 patients who had severe condition which required endotracheal intubation for a long period of time might have laryngotracheal or vocal cords complications such as swelling, bruising, inflammation, or scarring. Therefore, you should observe yourself and contact your physician immediately if there’s something wrong.
When experiencing hoarseness, coughing, and a sore throat, it could be a warning sign of an abnormality with the vocal cords. Many people often think that these symptoms will eventually go away on their own. However, in reality, laryngitis can become chronic if not treated promptly and thoroughly. Therefore, understanding this condition is crucial and something everyone should pay attention to.
Hoarseness describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume or pitch (how high or low the voice is). The changes in sound are usually due to disorders related to the vocal folds, which are the sound-producing parts of the voice box (larynx).
