Why do many now seem to suffer from the sound of sound? The doctor explains

Crunchstinging and sneezing – the sound sneakes, the throat gets annoyed and sometimes the sound disappears completely.

Based on everyday observations, many now seem to suffer from the sound of sound.

However, there is no special virus attacking the vocal cords, assures the ear, nose and throat specialist Hanna Karvonen Terveystalo.

Rather, the phenomenon is due to the interaction of many factors currently influenced.

In Finland Over the past year, there have been several diseases that cause respiratory symptoms.

In addition to influenza, for example, there have been a record number of cases caused by a bump and mycoplasma bacterium, says the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

« If there is a respiratory infection in the background and the season is added to the season, the pollen floating in the air and the street dust floating in the air, and the vocal cords may become exhausted, » Karvonen says.

The muscle tension of bite, vocal cords and neck is also influenced by the sound.

“Especially for speech workers, the larynx is a tough test,” says Karvonen.

Smoking is a surefire way to strain the mucous membranes in the throat.

In addition The mucous membrane of the vocal cords can be influenced by a factor that is not always thought of: heartburn.

“It is natural for stomach acids to come to the larynx. But if the mucous membranes are pre -stressed and in poor condition, acids can cause symptoms and slow down healing,” Karvonen says.

Still, patients are often amazed when the doctor prescribes the heartburn medicine.

« However, it is an easy way to promote the healing of tissues. Often the sound returns a week or a couple, » Karvonen says.

If the vocal cords show more long -term signs of damage, such as scar formation, mucosal swelling or water bells, they require more robust means.

« Cortisone is often a good medicine, » Karvonen says.

An antibiotic doctor is prescribed if there are indications of bacterial inflammation or in a hurry to soothe the abnormal inflammation of the tissues.

« An antibiotic can also be used in special cases in high -risk patients. »

Sound Losing can be treated with prescription -free allergy medications or heartburn medications.

If the sound is hoarse, it is advisable to follow the same rules as the treatment of the flu: avoid abundant stress, rest and use the sound sparingly.

« It is not worth going to the karaoke race or auction stand in those days, » Karvonen adds.

According to Karvonen, health professionals should turn to health professionals if the flu improves but the pain remains.

Similarly, if the throat has a feeling as if there was a one -sided piece.

« It is rarely dangerous, but it’s worth showing the doctor. »

Flu The active phase is already subsising in Finland, says THL Chief Medical Officer Leif Lakoma.

This winter, the strongest wave hit a clearly later date than in the previous two years, where the top weeks of the epidemic took place at the turn of the year.

This season, the peak of the epidemic hit February -March.

The pertussis epidemic started in Finland about a year ago. According to Lakoma, the number of cases has fallen since last October.

In April -May, only ten cases of laboratory have been observed, while in October they were closer to a hundred.

Also, the number of certified mycoplasmatic cases in the laboratory is also reduced. In November 2024, there were 500-700 cases of laboratory certificates per week, compared with 40-80 in April-May.

Lakoma recalls that the number of laboratory certificates is just « the tip of the iceberg », most of the cases are not certified.