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Has Anyone Experienced Damage To Their Vocal Cords Due To Being Intubated? I Think That Is What Happened But Not Sure?
I was intubated in an emergency situation, My voice now sounds like a frog at best, most of the time it sounds like I am loosing my voice, I cant get out every word in a sentence and have to keep repeating myself which makes it worse.. I saw a local EMT but he was so rude and mean that I got nothing out of the appointment and never went back besides the medicine he did give me did not work at all. I am wondering if it is damage to my vocal cords due to being intubated. In my medical records⦠read more
In two words... ''Most definitely''....Many people who have been intubated have similar issues....Even NIV can cause scratchiness in your throat for a period but not as severe as having a tube down your throat for a couple of weeks that can lead to infection as well..xxx
Find another ENT specialist also ask your doctor to refer you to a Speech Pathologist, they are the experts at diagnosing vocal and speech issues. Good luck
I did as well. Your voice will return to normal, or at least for me. I have had this happen twice to me in the last 7 months. For me I would say it took about 2-3 weeks. Don't worry π
If an EMT was rude and Mean, you should report him to whom ever he works for, that is uncalled for..
It is a side effect of being intubated but without it you wouldn't be here....... just hope you don't need to have that done again. Support groups can help you overcome many things. I thank God everyday I wake up and realize He has given me another day !!
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