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Both asthma and vocal cord dysfunction can make breathing difficult. Signs and symptoms of either condition can include coughing, wheezing, throat tightness and hoarseness, but they're two separate disorders.
Can asthma cause voice problems?
In addition to difficulty breathing, you may commonly complain of throat tightness, hoarseness and difficulty getting air in more than out. Episodes of vocal cord dysfunction often occur more during the day than at night, while poorly controlled asthma symptoms are often worse at night.
Can asthma cause laryngitis?
Other possible causes of laryngitis: A fungal infection can occur from using a steroid inhaler for asthma or breathing problems. The steroid puts you at higher risk of a fungal infection. If you use an inhaler and your voice isn't getting better, Dr.
Can asthma inhalers affect your voice?
These inhalers may leave small amounts of medicine on the vocal cords, or cause dryness, irritation, or swelling of the vocal cords. This can change the sound of the voice and cause hoarseness, a breathy voice, a croaking voice, or complete loss of the voice.
