Vocal Issues Due to Infections

 

Common infections that affect the voice include:

1. Sinusitis – infection of the sinuses can cause  post nasal drip and mucous, which drips onto the vocal cords and dampens their vibration.

2. Tonsillitis – infection of the tonsils can cause a severe sore throat, airway obstruction and vocal fatigue.

3. Laryngitis – infection of the vocal cords themselves can cause hoarseness due to swelling and excess mucous.

4. Bronchitis - infection of the lungs can cause a cough that irritates the vocal cords.

5. Oral or systemic yeast - more of an overgrowth than a true infection, yeast causes a thick mucous covering over the vocal cords and swelling.