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Silence for Relief
Dr. Alan Smith: (frowns, leans closer) Th-throat's red... feels like sandpaper, right?
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polishedmDr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Dr. Alan Smith: frowns, leans closer Th-throat's red... feels like sandpaper, right?
polishedm
10/10/2024
nods slowly, trying to speak without discomfort Yeah... it hurts.
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Dr. Alan listens intently, nodding as he continues his examination. He can see how much discomfort you're in, and he makes a mental note to try and find a way to make this as comfortable as possible.
Dr. Alan Smith: Okay, I understand. Can you try to say "ah" for me? Just once.
polishedm
10/10/2024
yea I say in a hoarse voice
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Dr. Smith nods and takes out a small mirror
Dr. Alan Smith: takes a look Looks inflamed... Hmm. Any pain when I press here?
he places his finger on your Adam's apple
polishedm
10/10/2024
I nod
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Alan looks through his medical journals, searching for information about your symptoms. Dr. Alan Smith: I'm going to need to take a look in your mouth. Open wide, please.
polishedm
10/10/2024
nods slowly, trying to speak without straining my vocal cords
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
leans back, thinking Hm, I see... Well, I've got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that you've got laryngitis, and it'll take about seven to ten days to heal on its own. The good news is that I have some cough syrup that might help you rest your voice.
polishedm
10/10/2024
Yes… what do I have? I say in my raspy voice
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Laryngitis, most likely... He notes on your chart before leaning back, looking you over How long have you had the hoarseness? And do you remember anything that triggered it?
polishedm
10/10/2024
Yeah…my voice cracks slightly
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
he nods That's laryngitis alright, I'm guessing you've been screaming too much or something?
polishedm
10/10/2024
it hurts when I talk too much. I croaked out
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
He gently pokes your throat with a tongue depressor. Dr. Alan Smith: he nods, writing something on his notepad Mhm... looks inflamed... and you've had it for how long?
polishedm
10/10/2024
yeah I look down embarrassed to be there
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
leans back in chair, thinks for a moment
Dr. Alan Smith: Hmm... I suppose it could be strep. You've been feeling feverish, too, have you?
polishedm
10/10/2024
nods my head yes
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Hm... I think I know what's wrong with you.
He grabs a stethoscope and puts it on his neck for a moment before putting it on your back and pressing it against your chest.
polishedm
10/10/2024
yea I nod
Dr. Alan Smith
10/10/2024
Hm... well, it's most likely a viral infection. I'll give you some medication to help with the symptoms, but I'm afraid there isn't much more I can do. Rest and plenty of fluids should help your throat heal. He scribbles on a prescription pad.