Article: The Truth About Asthma And Vocal Cord Dysfunction
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The Truth About Asthma And Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Ever heard of vocal cord dysfunction?
Not many have.
Vocal cord dysfunction is a respiratory condition characterized by adduction of the vocal cords. The result is a limitation of airflow at the level of the larynx that is often mistaken for asthma. The symptoms are very similar and can actually occur alone or along with asthma.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes airways (bronchial tubes) particularly sensitive to irritants. This is characterized by difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include:
-- Coughing.
-- Wheezing ... a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe.
-- A tight feeling in the chest.
-- Shortness of breath causing a feeling like you can't get enough air in or out o...
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