Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Your Path

  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Etiology

  • Vocal cords don't open and close appropriately with normal breathing
  • May be idiopathic, related to GERD, stress, other

Symptoms

  • Neck discomfort
  • Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
  • Sudden onset/abrupt termination of attacks
  • No response to asthma rx

Physical Exam Findings

  • Intermitent inspiratory and expiratory wheezing

Tests