Vocal cord dysfunction/paradoxical vocal fold motion

Vocal cord dysfunction, also called paradoxical vocal cord motion, is a common mimicker of asthma, allergies, and severe upper airways obstruction with consequent misdiagnosis and mismanagement, and is frequently overlooked. Unfortunately, there is no unified understanding of this disorder, nor is t...

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Published inPrimary care Vol. 35; no. 1; p. 81
Main Authors Hicks, Marcy, Brugman, Susan M, Katial, Rohit
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2008
Subjects
Asthma - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Laryngismus - diagnosis
Laryngismus - etiology
Laryngismus - physiopathology
Laryngismus - therapy
Referral and Consultation
Risk Factors
Vocal Cords
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Summary:Vocal cord dysfunction, also called paradoxical vocal cord motion, is a common mimicker of asthma, allergies, and severe upper airways obstruction with consequent misdiagnosis and mismanagement, and is frequently overlooked. Unfortunately, there is no unified understanding of this disorder, nor is there any consensus on its evaluation, etiology, or treatment. This article reviews the literature regarding the pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for this common disorder.
ISSN:0095-4543
1558-299X
DOI:10.1016/j.pop.2007.09.005