Vocal cord dysfunction syndrome

Also known as: Paradoxical vocal fold motion

Inappropriate adduction of the vocal cords on inspiration.

Medical specialty: Pulmonology
Subspecialty: Pulmonology / Airway disease
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected, female predominance; Children: yes, adolescent athletes
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Laryngeal hyperresponsiveness to irritants or stress.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

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