Q28. What causes someone to lose their voice?

A28. Shouting, screaming or singing can cause this to happen. Misuse or overuse of the voice will cause an inflammation of the vocal cords which results in hoarseness and a sore throat.

This often lasts for a day or two but prolonged use of the voice can result in laryngitis (a loss of the voice). This is often seen in people who attend a concert or a football match who tend to shout at the top of their voices and often for a long period of time.

Another risk is people who use their voice as their occupation, for example, public speakers.

If any of this applies to you then try and rest your voice as much as possible and look at alternate ways of speaking or singing in public.

FAQS Index : Sore throat FAQ

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Sore throat FAQs

1. What does the throat consist of?
2. What does the throat do?
3. What is the larynx?
4. What are the tonsils?
5. How do the vocal cords work?
6. What enables us to speak?
7. Why do we get a sore throat?
8. Can you treat a sore throat with antibiotics?
9. Why does my child get lots of sore throats?
10. What is diphtheria?
11. What is croup?
12. What is quinsy?
13. What is acid reflux?
14. What is strep throat?
15. What is the difference between a viral throat infection and a bacterial throat infection?

16. Why do children have frequent episodes of tonsillitis?
17. What are adenoids?
18. Do you need to have your tonsils removed?
19. What are the different types of throat cancer?
20. What causes throat cancer?
21. How is throat cancer treated?
22. Can oral sex damage the throat?
23. What effect does your lifestyle have on your throat?
24. Why are singers prone to throat problems?
25. Why does being overweight affect your throat?
26. Can you treat a sore throat at home?
27. My child has a sore throat; do I need to see my GP?
28. What causes someone to lose their voice?
29. Can you prevent a sore throat?
30. Why is it important to look after your throat?

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