Vocal cord dysfunction: an uncommon cause of stridor.
We present a case of vocal cord dysfunction syndrome (VCDS) presenting as acute angioedema of the upper airway. The presentation of this syndrome and its differentiation from other upper airway conditions that require far different and more urgent treatment is discussed.
Soli
Carlo G
CG
Division of Emergency Medicine, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06102, USA.
Smally
Alan J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000187:drug effects / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D014827:Vocal Cords