http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/06/07/hoarse-voice-loss-ventilator-intubation/#comment-10579 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:39:28 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/06/07/hoarse-voice-loss-ventilator-intubation/#comment-10579 Hoarseness like you experienced isn't at all uncommon. Pity your healthcare provider didn't seem to want to offer real information. Intubation can be difficult and leave residual damage. I would encourage anyone experiencing such symptoms that last longer than the time it takes you to heal from the surgical procedure consider consulting an otolaryngologist. Depending on the underlying cause of the hoarseness - not talking, at all, for a time can be your best healing process. Whispering is one of the hardest things you can do to your vocal cords! Hoarseness like you experienced isn’t at all uncommon. Pity your healthcare provider didn’t seem to want to offer real information. Intubation can be difficult and leave residual damage. I would encourage anyone experiencing such symptoms that last longer than the time it takes you to heal from the surgical procedure consider consulting an otolaryngologist. Depending on the underlying cause of the hoarseness - not talking, at all, for a time can be your best healing process. Whispering is one of the hardest things you can do to your vocal cords!

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