Why is my throat hurting when I speak?
About Muscle Tension Dysphonia. If your voice is tired, your throat feels tight, or it hurts to talk, you may have muscle tension dysphonia, or voice strain caused muscle tightness. This common voice problem can occur even if your vocal cords are normal but the muscles in your throat are working inefficiently.
Why does sore throat affect ears?
Strep throat is a contagious infection caused by a group of bacteria. Strep throat can cause a very painful sore throat that comes on very quickly. Sometimes, the bacteria from a throat infection can travel into the eustachian tubes and middle ear, causing an ear infection.
What to do if your throat hurts when you talk?
The best remedies include:
- Take over-the-counter pain medicine. This includes brand names such as Tylenol, Motrin, and Aleve.
- Gargle with warm salt water.
- Suck on an over-the-counter throat lozenge.
- Eat a popsicle.
- Use a humidifier in your bedroom.
- Drink liquids to keep your throat from getting dry.
Can your throat get sore from talking?
Repeated use strains the vocal cords and muscles in the throat. You can get a sore throat after yelling, talking loudly, or singing for a long period of time.
How can I talk without my throat hurting?
Use your voice wisely:
- Try not to overuse your voice.
- Rest your voice when you are sick.
- Avoid using the extremes of your vocal range, such as screaming or whispering.
- Practice good breathing techniques when singing or talking.
- Avoid cradling the phone when talking.
- Consider using a microphone when appropriate.
How come only one side of my throat is sore?
Lymph nodes usually swell in the area near an infection. If you have strep throat, for example, the lymph nodes in your neck may swell. Sometimes only one lymph node will swell, causing a sore throat on one side. In rare cases, swollen lymph nodes may be a sign of a more severe problem, such cancer or HIV.
Does talking make strep throat worse?
Better yet, avoid talking. When you have strep, your throat will feel raw. The only way to let it heal is to rest your voice.
Can you get a sore throat on one side?
Many things can cause a sore throat on one side, even if you don’t have tonsils. These include post-nasal drip, canker sores, tooth infections, and other conditions. You might only have throat pain, or you might have additional symptoms, such as an earache.