Large vocal cord polyps can present primarily with respiratory symptoms such as respiratory distress and asthma. Clinicians should be well aware of the probability of vocal cord polyps and referral to ...
It now seems clear that the clinical problems result in more than dysfunction of vocal cord occlusion. As a term ... This diagnosis prevents many patients being treated as severe asthma patients, not ...
These cases differ from the typical presentation of paradoxical vocal cord motion syndrome which usually occurs in middle aged women, often employed in a paramedical profession, many of whom have ...
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) and laryngeal obstruction are conditions that affect the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulties. These disorders can often be mistaken for asthma or other ...
What Is Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)? The vocal cords are two pieces of tissue stretched across the voice box. They vibrate to make sound when a person speaks. During vocal cord dysfunction, a ...
Most people think of asthma when they hear wheezing ... a blockage in the larger airways or conditions involving the vocal ...
He was treated for an exacerbation of asthma with poor response to pharmacological therapy. Investigation of dysphonia via laryngoscopy identified a bilateral vocal cord palsy. Subsequently, the ...
We work with other medical specialties to diagnose and manage other health issues that are known to complicate refractory asthma control, such as allergies, sleep apnea, acid reflux and vocal cord ...
In our specialist service we have significant numbers of patients whom have history of regular hospitalisations, relating to poorly controlled vocal cord dysfunction (VCD ... All had treated ...