Sore Throat Treatment in India

Navya Singh, a 28-year-old junior architect,...

Navya Singh, a 28-year-old junior architect, had been battling a persistent sore throat for nearly six weeks. The pain was a constant, raw scratchiness that made presenting her designs at work agonizing. She had tried every over-the-counter lozenge and home remedy her mother suggested, but the relief was fleeting. Her voice had become hoarse, and she was constantly fatigued. Her primary doctor, concerned it wasn't a typical virus, referred her to an ENT specialist. The ENT, Dr. Sharma, recommended a laryngoscopy to visually examine her vocal cords and throat. Navya was anxious about the scope, fearing it would be painful. During the quick in-office procedure, a thin, flexible camera was gently passed through her nose after numbing spray. It was uncomfortable but manageable. The examination revealed significant inflammation and early vocal cord nodules, likely from stress and overuse. The diagnosis was a relief, it was treatable. Post-procedure, with a treatment plan of voice rest, hydration, and speech therapy, Navya felt hopeful. Emotionally, she shifted from frustrated and worried about a serious illness to empowered with a clear path to recovery, learning to manage her professional voice use.