Vocal cord dysfunction: a review. [PDF]
Asthma Res Pract, 2015 Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a term that refers to inappropriate adduction of the vocal cords during inhalation and sometimes exhalation. It is a functional disorder that serves as an important mimicker of asthma. Vocal cord dysfunction can be difficult to treat as the condition is often underappreciated and misdiagnosed in clinical practice ...
Dunn NM, Katial RK, Hoyte FCL.
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Diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction / inducible laryngeal obstruction-A Delphi study protocol. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 IntroductionCurrently there is no consistent and widely accepted approach to the diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction (VCD/ILO).
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Analysis of 27 Cases and Updated Review of Pathophysiology & Management [PDF]
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2019 Introduction Vocal cord dysfunction is characterized by unintentional paradoxical vocal cord movement resulting in abnormal inappropriate adduction, especially during inspiration; this predominantly manifests as unresponsive asthma or unexplained stridor.
Shibu George, Sandeep Suresh
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Vocal cord dysfunction after pediatric cardiac surgery: A prospective implementation studyCentral MessagePerspective [PDF]
JTCVS Open, 2022 Objective: To determine the incidence, outcomes, and evaluate diagnostic modalities for postoperative vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) following cardiothoracic surgery in children. Methods: A prospective mixed-methods study using principles of implementation
Louise Kenny, MBBS, MSC, FRCS-CTh +14 more
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Differentiating vocal cord dysfunction from asthma [PDF]
Journal of Asthma and Allergy, 2017 Andrew Fretzayas,1,2 Maria Moustaki,3 Ioanna Loukou,3 Konstantinos Douros4 1Third Department of Pediatrics, Athens University Medical School, “Attikon” University Hospital, Haidari, Greece; 2Athens Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics ...
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Co-existence of vocal cord dysfunction with pulmonary conditions other than asthma: A case series [PDF]
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2018 Background: Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is defined as inappropriate movement of the vocal cords resulting in functional airway obstruction and symptoms including cough, wheezing, and dyspnea.
Merritt L. Fajt +3 more
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Impact of yoga in a case of vocal cord dysfunction with dysautonomia
International Journal of Yoga, 2017 A 23-year-old female with a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease presented with shortness of breath induced by exercise and certain odors.
Rozina Wadhwania
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Routine use of intraoperative nerve monitoring is associated with a reduced risk of vocal cord dysfunction after thyroid cancer surgery [PDF]
BMC Surgery, 2023 Background The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between individual surgeon’s intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) practice and factors associated with vocal cord (VC) dysfunction in patients with thyroid cancer undergoing ...
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction: A Frequently Forgotten Entity [PDF]
Case Reports in Pulmonology, 2012 Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a disorder characterized by unintentional paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords, resulting in episodic shortness of breath, wheezing and stridor.
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Vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction cannot be diagnosed from symptoms [PDF]
ERJ Open Research, 2023 Grace Yap +8 more
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