Vocal cord dysfunction presenting as refractory asthma.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
;
2002 Jan-Mar; 44(1): 49-52
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in English
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| ID: sea-30119
ABSTRACT
Vocal cord dysfunction is a rare variety of upper airway obstruction characterized by typical laryngoscopic features and may mimic an acute asthma attack. The case presented in this report pertains to a 15-year-old girl who had repeated acute episodes of dyspnoea and wheezing and remained non-responsive to corticosteroids and inhaled bronchodilators requiring endotracheal intubations for adequate control. Laryngoscopic findings were consistent with vocal cord dysfunction. She was treated with a tracheostomy and psychological support.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Asthma
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Vocal Cords
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Female
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Humans
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Laryngeal Diseases
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Adolescent
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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