A hoarse voice should be treated accordingly to the cause. Common causes include laryngitis, vocal polyps and laryngeal cancer. Commonly used treatments include general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. Laryngitis: try to speak less, rest the vocal cords, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid dust stimulation. Gentamicin and dexamethasone are commonly used for nebulized inhalation treatment. After nebulized treatment, wash your face in time and gargle with warm water to prevent mouth ulcers.
If the condition is serious, antibiotics such as cefuroxime sodium and glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone can be given orally or intravenously. If there is obvious laryngeal obstruction, timely surgical tracheotomy should be performed.
2. Vocal polyps: rest appropriately, avoid excessive use of the voice, and correct bad habits. Simple medication often can not solve the fundamental problem. Generally, glucocorticosteroids such as budesonide can be used for nebulized inhalation treatment after surgical resection.
3. Laryngeal cancer: commonly used chemotherapy drugs include cisplatin and cyclophosphamide. Most patients can be treated with early surgery or radiation therapy. Middle and late stage patients can choose surgery or surgery plus radiotherapy or chemotherapy. According to the patient’s specific pathology and personal situation, the specific choice.
Hoarseness may also have other causes such as laryngeal burns, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease and then give targeted treatment. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid buying and using on their own.