Vocal cord dysfunction mimicking bronchial asthma.
Vocal cord dysfunction is a possible cause of wheezing and dyspnea in patients who do not respond to conventional asthma therapy. A carefully taken history, pulmonary function testing, and, most important, direct visualization with a flexible laryngoscope during an acute attack allow physicians to differentiate vocal cord dysfunction from asthma. Speech therapy, inhalation of helium and oxygen, and psychiatric counseling play a role in management.
Corren
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Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine.
Newman
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D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014827:Vocal Cords