What to do if your voice becomes hoarse during class and how to recover quickly
Feb 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
If your voice becomes hoarse during class, and it is due to overuse of the voice, you can usually relieve it by resting your voice or drinking an appropriate amount of water. If it is caused by acute pharyngitis, medications such as levofloxacin capsules, azithromycin tablets, or amoxicillin capsules may be used for treatment. If it results from chronic pharyngitis, treatments may include watermelon frost lozenges, menthol throat tablets, or cydiodine lozenges.
Sore throat or hoarseness during class can generally be managed according to the underlying cause, which commonly falls into two categories: non-disease factors and disease-related factors. Disease-related causes include acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis.
1. Non-disease factors
Hoarseness may result from excessive talking or prolonged voice use, leading to vocal cord congestion and swelling. In such cases, resting the voice and drinking adequate water usually helps alleviate symptoms.
2. Disease-related factors
1) Acute pharyngitis
This may occur when the throat becomes infected with bacteria or viruses, causing acute pharyngitis. Treatment typically involves antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. Commonly used medications include levofloxacin capsules, azithromycin tablets, and amoxicillin capsules, which help eliminate inflammation and relieve hoarseness.
2) Chronic pharyngitis
This may develop due to long-term exposure to dust, smoking, or alcohol consumption, resulting in chronic inflammation of the throat mucosa. As directed by a physician, throat lozenges may be used to promote saliva secretion and reduce throat discomfort. Common options include watermelon frost lozenges, menthol throat tablets, and cydiodine lozenges.
In addition to the above, conditions such as vocal cord polyps may also cause hoarseness. It is recommended to follow medical advice for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
