Vocal Cord Dysfunction in Patients with Predominant Upper Airway Symptoms

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), a functional disorder characterized by abnormal and involuntary adduction of the vocal folds, can mimic asthma or other respiratory disorders. We analyzed a subset of VCD patients that presented with predominantly upper airway symptoms and were misdiagnosed as anaphylaxis. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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