Vocal Cord Dysfunction: A Frequently Forgotten Entity

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. Due to its clinical presentation, this entity is frequently mistaken for asthma. The diagnosis of VCD is made by direct...

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Main Authors: S. Campainha, C. Ribeiro, M. Guimarães, R. Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/525493
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