Customer question:
Can you lose your voice due to a cold? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Yes, loss of voice can be one of the symptoms of a cold. A cold is a viral respiratory infection that affects the nose, throat, trachea, and bronchi. Throat inflammation can often cause swelling and irritation of the vocal cords, leading to hoarseness or even complete loss of voice.
In addition to a sore throat, a cold can cause other symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Most cold symptoms usually go away independently within a few days to a week.
However, if the loss of voice lasts for a long time or if it is very pronounced, it is recommended that you seek medical attention. Although voice loss is often the result of a cold or sore throat, there are other possible causes, such as viral or bacterial infections, problems with the vocal cords, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other respiratory conditions. A doctor will often assess the cause of voice loss, advise appropriate treatment or therapeutic measures, and rule out any more serious health problems.
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