A Case of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion with Dyspnea and Stridor.
- Author:
Chung Hwan BAEK
1
;
Yoo Seok JUNG
;
Young Sun YOON
;
Byung Soo HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. chbaek@smc.samsung.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paradoxical vocal fold motion;
Dyspnea;
Botulinum toxin
- MeSH:
Airway Obstruction;
Biofeedback, Psychology;
Botulinum Toxins;
Diagnosis;
Dyspnea*;
Education;
Psychotherapy;
Respiration;
Respiratory Insufficiency;
Respiratory Sounds*;
Vocal Cord Dysfunction*;
Vocal Cords
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2002;45(2):195-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is a rare disorder, characterized by episodic glottic obstruction in which the vocal folds are adducted on respiration. The disorder may aggravate airway obstruction and result in respiratory failure; therefore, a proper diagnosis by the otolaryngologist is critical to subsequent treatment. A review of literature shows that the effective treatment is psychotherapy, breathing education, biofeedback, anti-reflux medications, and most importantly, botulinum toxin injection to both vocal folds. We report a case with PVFM, effectively treated with above modalities.
