###Human: What causes sudden breathlessness with inconsistent voice? ###Assistant: Hi. I feel you are having seasonal acute laryngitis. First and foremost acute inflammation of the vocal cords what we call as acute laryngitis requires proper precautionary measures for a certain amount of time with proper treatment failing which the problems will recur again after a short span of relief.  My advice to you would be to give "absolute voice rest" during that period. Now absolute voice rest means you should not even be saying yes/no during the day. The vocal cords require time to heal completely and this takes usually 10 to 14 days for things to completely settle down. Make sure you do not strain your voice during that season. You can also follow the advice given and can be considered during the episodes of laryngitis. Tablet Wysolone 20 mg once a day after bfast for 2 days followed by 10 mg for 2 days and finally followed by 5 mg for next 2 days. This is a steroid and to be taken only when is voice is completely gone and not otherwise. Drink lots of boiled warm water every 2 hours. Steam inhalations will also be useful. Salt gargles 4 to 5 times a day will also bring a lot of benefit. Absolute voice rest.