Vocal Cord Dysfunction/Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion - 08/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.pop.2007.09.005
Marcy Hicks, MS a, ⁎ 
, Susan M. Brugman, MD b, Rohit Katial, MD, FAAAAI, FACP c
, Susan M. Brugman, MD b, Rohit Katial, MD, FAAAAI, FACP c a Department of Rehabilitation, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA
b Division of Pulmonology, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA
c Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
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.
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Vol 35 - N° 1
P. 81-103 - mars 2008 Retour au numéro
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