A case of vocal cord dysfunction diagnosed in a 10-year-old girl with recurrent wheezing and dyspnea
10.4168/aard.2023.11.2.100
- Author:
Yoon Mi JEONG
1
;
Ga Eun KIM
;
Mireu PARK
;
Soo Yeon KIM
;
Jong Deok KIM
;
Min Jung KIM
;
Yong Ju LEE
;
Jae Hwa JUNG
;
Da Hee KIM
;
Mi-Jung LEE
;
Yoon Hee KIM
;
Kyung Won KIM
;
Myung Hyun SOHN
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Severance Children’s Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Respiratory Disease
2023;11(2):100-104
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Vocal cord dysfunction is one of the causes of dyspnea and is characterized by paradoxical closure of the vocal cords. The paradoxical movement of the vocal cords produces the limitation of airflow, resulting dyspnea, chest tightening, hoarseness, stridor, or wheezing. These findings are similar to those of other upper airway obstruction diseases or asthma; therefore, a high index of suspicion and clear differential diagnosis are required. Here, we discuss a case of vocal cord dysfunction aged 10 years that presented recurrent wheezing and dyspnea. The abnormal movement of the vocal cords was observed by fiberoptic laryngotracheobronchoscopy, which was correlated with stridor during respiration. Repeated episodic symptoms were controlled by the multidisciplinary team approach; however, surgical treatment was needed to stabilize the symptom.
