Hoarse voice

[Jinnty89]

Hello, I hope that this finds you all safe and as well as you can be. I have been on inhalers for a good good few years, but I have recently started noticing that my voice is going hoarse every now and again, this is new, I’ve never had this problem before, can anyone tell me about their experiences? I am also starting to get bouts where I’m finding it hard to swallow, but I don’t know if these are related, or separate issues, so anyone’s thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any replies. Take care and stay safe.

[twinkly29]

Using a spacer (if your inhalers are designed to fit one) is recommended to reduce this, as is rinsing your mouth after use. Some people find gargling better. Oral thrush can develop so it might be worth seeing a pharmacist or GP in case that's happened and needs treating. Also reflux can cause those symptoms so it might be worth trying Gaviscon or similar regularly for a couple of weeks to see if it helps.

[Jinnty89 in reply to twinkly29]

Hello, thank you for replying to me. I use a spacer, have used one for years. I also rinse after my inhalers, but for some reason it’s just started playing up. I might try and get hold of my dr, but at the moment it’s a hit or miss. Thank you again. Take care and stay safe.

[twinkly29 in reply to Jinnty89]

If it's new, it may be totally unrelated to your inhalers. It could be an allergy thing, like grass pollen or dust. Or post nasal drip.

[Oldandgray in reply to twinkly29]

That is interesting. Like the poster I use a space and wash my mouth out but I have noticed that since the grass pollen season has started this year have been very hoarse.

[twinkly29 in reply to Oldandgray]

Taking antihistamines might help in that case. Or, if you already are, speak to a pharmacist about switching brands (as sometimes we get used to one type) or adding in a nasal spray (which should help any post nasal drip caused by the irritation from the pollen)

[Hidden]

Hi yes I have and after a period of time it stayed Hoarse and I ended being diagnosed with something called LPR which is a variation of GERD. Have you spoken to a GP?

[Jinnty89 in reply to Hidden]

Hello, thank you for replying to me. No, I’ve not spoken to my dr yet, as she is hard to get an appointment with. I will continue to monitor it for a little while, then I’ll try to get a telephone appointment, as the drs are no longer seeing anyone face to face unless it’s urgent, which mine isn’t. Thank you again, take care and stay safe.

[Hidden]

Just watch your diet see if any foods trigger it off. I had to let it get bad to get it diagnosed in the end after a larangoscopy and endoscopy it’s was the defined as the LPR/GERD combination. Don’t google anything as that’s stressful but just observe what makes it worse. Good luck and stay safe

[Doodles65]

I have a hoarse voice some days worse than others. I find stress doesn’t help. I also stopped my fexofenadine antihistamines as I felt it was worse when I was on them as my mouth was drier, although this is not a listed side effect. It has helped a it but I think stress is the main factor .

[PeakyBlinder50]

I suffered from a hoarse voice on and off last year it is common with inhalers. Make sure you rinse, rinse, gargle at least twice really give your mouth a thorough rising and gargle every time you use inhalers. I've only had asthma 3 years and my voice has changed because of using inhalers every day. I don't think it's anything to worry about unless you are experiencing any other pain/discomfort it's pretty common. I suffer from post nasal drip too which can make it worse as I'm finding fluid from my nose drips down the back of my throat and that makes my voice phlegmy (sorry it's gross to write it) but I had a tube up my nose in March and my vocal cords had phlegm on them common with post nasal drip. If you suffer from the latter try a nasal rinse like NeilMed so you are keeping that area clear of phlegm from your nose.

[Annnor in reply to PeakyBlinder50]

I've been to my doc with all this and am given steroids but as soon as I stop them all these symptoms come back. My rattling and wheezing keeps us awake.

[Jinnty89 in reply to Annnor]

I’m so sorry to hear that. Thank you for replying.

[baxternoni]

Ever since I started using inhalers my voice quality changes whenever it wants to. My pulmonologist told me that was a common side effect. As far as getting hoarse, allergies and using a CPAP machine contributes to my problem. Hope you get better soon.