Two Cases of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement.
- Author:
Cheol Min AHN
1
;
Seung Hoon LEE
;
Ji Ho CHOI
Author Information
1. Voice Speech Clinic, Department of Otolaryngology, Pundang Jesaeng Hospital, Daejin Medical Center, Sungnam, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paradoxical movement;
Vocal fold;
Voice;
Therapy;
Botulinum toxin
- MeSH:
Botulinum Toxins;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Laryngeal Muscles;
Larynx;
Rare Diseases;
Respiration;
Vocal Cords*;
Voice
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2001;44(12):1355-1357
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Paradoxical vocal fold movement (PVFM) is a rare disease characterized by the adduction of vocal folds during inspiration. Since patients with PVFM may suffer from acute airway distress or inappropriate treatment for a long period of time, proper diagnosis by the otolaryngologist is critical to proper management. Case 1 was treated with voice therapy which involved self-awarness about what was happening inside his larynx during inspiration, the use of diaphragmatic breathing and laryngeal muscle tension reduction. Case 2 could not be treated with the initial voice therapy but the botulium toxin injection which was used as the second treatment option proved be successful.
