Question

A 60-year-old with a long history of smoking has a persistent hoarse voice for 6 weeks. According to UK guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to ENT for laryngoscopy

Answer

Voice therapy exercises only

Answer

Empirical antibiotics

Answer

Trial of proton pump inhibitors for 2 months

Answer

CT chest immediately

Practice question

A 60-year-old with a long history of smoking has a persistent hoarse voice for 6 weeks. According to UK guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?