1 year old sounds as though she is losing her voice.

[sophiechristophy]

Hi there,

My 1 year old sounds as though she is losing her voice! She hasn't been crying, or coughing, it seems totally weird. She has been teething really badly over the last week, and had a bit of a temperature on tues/wed, but that is it. Anyone else experienced this? I am thinking doctors tomorrow... Oh, and she seems happy as usual.

Any thoughts? sophie

[Saffron]

It could be mucus from the back of the sinus causing irritation to the larynx. If she doesn't have fever now, it was probably viral and she'll improve in a few more days. If you're worried see your GP. A GP can look at the throat and larynx to see if it's really inflammed, or just a little irritated. Giving some rehydration salts to drink might help the throat to clear mucus. xx

[Sally81]

I have a bit of a throat infection going on and that is how it started for me. I got a bit hoarse and felt as if I was losing my voice. The pharmacist in sainsbury mentioned that there seemed to be lots of sore throats around, so you never know, it could be that.

Hope she gets better soon.