Had a Thyrodectomy three years ago I am a Female 56 years old my vocal cords were cut during this op take Orixine daily 100 mcg shortbess of breath i expirincing more than after this op I feel my chest is very dry feeling no caugh, sore and inflamed clavicle what could this be? thank you
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having upper respiratory tract cause for your breathlessness. Vocal cord edema is common after surgical handling during thyroidectomy. And this can cause shortness of breath. So better to first consult ENT doctor and get done vocal cord examination. If this is normal then consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test)To rule out bronchitis and aspiration pneumonia. As both these conditions are common after thyroidectomy. So better to first diagnose your situation and then start appropriate treatment.