Can a throat congestion give you problems when you talk?

Question

Problems could be, pain or slight discomfort or a feeling, not to raise the voice due to the congestion. After speaking for about 1-2 hours, continuous, would the throat hurt, if normal AND if you had a throat congestion?

Also, can this throat congestion be stuck right in the middle of the neck/throat and reduce your voice?

Answer 1

Vocal fatigue is increased during a cold because the vocal cords become inflamed and swollen. The throat sensation you describe results from phlegm pooling in the lower pharynx (throat) near the esophageal sphincter. The best thing you can do is gargle with almost hot (more than warm) salt water, which will dissolve and dislodge the thick, gooey phlegm. If this isn't workable, drink acidic fruit juice; it will have the same effect.
Avoiding coughing, laughing, humming, singing, harsh whispering, and yelling will reduce the irritation to your vocal cords, enabling them to return to normal function sooner. Also, try to speak as little as possible, for the same reason.

Answer 2

You would normally only get throat congestion if you have some sort of an infection (like a cold). After talking for a long time, you won't necessarily have pain or discomfort although it can happen. If your throat was healthy and normal it would not hurt unless you were yelling or screaming or putting other stress on your larynx (voice box).

The throat congestion can't be stuck in your throat and reduce your voice. The reason you may have a reduction in your volume is because the phlegm that is partially blocking your airway isn't letting enough air into your larynx to make sounds.

Answer 3

Throat congestion increases in talking specially when with more strain. So always when throat congestion is suspected always prescribe vocal rest