I was seen by an ENT doc after a CT scan of my throat and upper airways revealed a slightly enlarged thyroid. She sent me for another CT focusing on the larynx area and also had me get a videostroboscopy. It tuns out the thyroid needs no further action at this time but my vocal cords close partially ...
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James Thompson, MD
Monday, January 05, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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Hi THP,
I recently posted an article about a new inhaled steroid (controller agent) that became available last year (Alvesco). It has unique characteristics which reduce the likelihood of dysphonia (hoarseness) sometimes caused by throat deposition of inhaled steroid. You see, the drug chiefly becomes activated after entering the lung. Read more here.
Ask your doctor about this inhaler if your dysphonia is thought to be caused by use of an inhaled steroid. Rescue inhalers (for example albuterol containing inhalants) are less likely the cause of dysphonia.
Good Luck,
J. Thompson, MD