What is a sore throat with hoarseness?

Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I often have a sore throat, red swelling on both sides of my throat and a hoarse voice. So, doctor, tell me, what is a sore throat with hoarseness? Thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Van Boi Ngoc - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is a sore throat with hoarseness? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
With symptoms of sore throat, red swollen throat and recurrent hoarseness, it can be a symptom of upper respiratory infection such as pharyngitis, laryngitis that is not controlled and treated. Correct treatment leads to repeated disease. In addition, some cases of rhinitis and sinusitis can also cause many symptoms in the throat area, but less runny nose, nasal congestion, leading to easy to miss. Many other conditions can also cause similar symptoms. First of all, you should create a habit of cleaning your nose and throat 1 to 2 times a day with physiological saline in the morning and evening, or after going to a dusty environment.
Avoiding staying up late, erratic eating or prolonged stress are also things that can prevent disease.
When sore throat and hoarseness persist for more than 2 weeks, you should see an ENT specialist for appropriate treatment.
If you still have questions about sore throat with hoarseness, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!