5. Being hoarse is a common symptom of dysphagia.
Hoarseness can come from having a cold or yelling. It will cause pain either way. Whenever you try to swallow food or drink, it will hurt. You can try clearing your throat, but the more times you do it, it will just make the situation worse. Taking cough drops may soothe your throat, but it won’t help your inability to swallow.
One solution is eating broth or chicken noodle soup. Make sure the soup isn’t hot. Hot foods will make the situation worse. The soup should be warm. Take a small sip of the soup and try swallowing. If it stays down, it’s working.
If the hoarseness doesn’t go away in a few days, you’ll need to talk to your primary care doctor. The solution may be simple and once the solution is tried, the hoarseness may clear up in a few days.