What could be the reason for my hoarse throat recently?

Hoarseness of the throat has recently occurred frequently and may be caused by factors such as overuse of the voice, chronic pharyngitis, vocal cord nodules, laryngeal polyps, or leukoplakia of the vocal cords. Targeted treatments can be provided based on specific conditions. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Voice Overuse

If patients frequently smoke or speak loudly in daily life, leading to excessive use of the voice, it generally causes congestion and swelling in the throat area, resulting in hoarseness. This condition usually does not require special treatment; reducing speaking time and drinking water promptly are sufficient.

2. Chronic Pharyngitis

This mainly occurs when acute pharyngitis is not effectively controlled and repeatedly flares up, eventually developing into chronic pharyngitis. Additionally, laryngopharyngeal reflux, inhalation of dust or irritants, and excessive voice use can easily lead to chronic inflammation. The main symptoms include hoarseness and a sensation of a foreign body in the throat.

3. Vocal Cord Nodules

Vocal cord nodules may result from excessive or improper voice use, typically causing bilateral vocal cord lesions and leading to hoarseness. Patients may also experience vocal fatigue. Surgical treatments such as excision of vocal cord nodules can directly remove the nodules.

4. Laryngeal Polyps

Laryngeal polyps may arise from improper or excessive voice production, causing polyp-like growths in the larynx, leading to intermittent hoarseness and vocal fatigue. In severe cases, breathing difficulties and stridor may occur. Polypectomy is commonly used for treatment.

5. Leukoplakia of the Vocal Cords

The exact cause of this condition is unclear but may be associated with alcohol consumption, smoking, local chronic inflammation, and air pollution. Patients exhibit keratotic hyperplasia of the vocal cord mucosal epithelium, and excessive keratinization can lead to white patchy changes. This condition is also considered a precancerous lesion. Besides hoarseness, patients may also experience dryness and pain in the throat. For mild cases, submucosal cordectomy at a reputable hospital may be recommended.

In summary, if the above symptoms appear, it is advisable to visit a正规 medical institution for thorough evaluation, followed by symptomatic treatment based on diagnostic results.