Doctors writing for the American Academy of Pediatrics say 80% of the cases of a rare condition, paradoxical vocal fold motion, are confused with asthma. A condition called paradoxical vocal fold ...

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We all know the feeling of tightness in the chest, that out-of-breath sensation after a difficult interval repeat, or even coughing and becoming light-headed at the end of a big workout. For some ...

What's the difference between vocal cord dysfunction and asthma? Both asthma and vocal cord dysfunction can make breathing difficult. Signs and symptoms of either condition can include coughing, ...

December 8, 2011 (Cancun, Mexico) — Vitamin D deficiency is associated with exercise-induced paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) in young athletes, according to research presented here at the ...

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition in which the vocal cords do not function properly during breathing. Although it may cause symptoms similar to those of asthma, including wheezing and ...

Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that restricts breathing are more likely to be misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated for exercise-induced asthma. Athletes with a vocal cord disorder that ...

Music has been part of Samantha Trattner's life since she was a little girl. "I was known as 'The Jukebox' in preschool," said Samantha. "There's nothing in the world that makes me happier." When she ...

BACKGROUND: Although the passion of Samantha Trattner's life, it was her vocal chords that were negatively impacting her health. Vocal chord dysfunction is a hidden, yet common and usually unsuspected ...

None — BACKGROUND: Although the passion of Samantha Trattner's life, it was her vocal chords that were negatively impacting her health. Vocal chord dysfunction is a hidden, yet common and usually ...

Are you struggling with voice, cognitive, or swallowing issues following a traumatic experience or serious illness? Are you frustrated with seeking resources and training for transgender voice ...