Is it normal to lose your voice after 6 days of being sick with a cold?

Yes, loss of voice can one of the symptoms experienced with the common cold.

Basically, what happens is that the inflammation that is in the upper part of the respiratory system travels down to affect the larynx – which is voice-box. As this becomes inflamed, the vocal cords stop working because of swelling and this causes you to lose your voice. The treatment for this will be the same as for the common cold or flu and we would recommend the use of Echinacea drops or tablets.

I hope that this information is helpful to you. Best wishes.

Dr. Jen Tan