Category: Vocal cord dysfunction
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Is There Anything Vitamin D Doesn’t Cause?
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Vocal Cord Dysfunction Vitamin D deficiency is associated with exercise-induced paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) in young athletes, according to research presented here at the World Allergy Organization XXII World Allergy Conference (WAC). The study was conducted during the winter in a town above 45 degrees latitude.Exercise can be associated with…
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Breathing Retraining in Asthma Management–I told you so!
Many asthma patients or patients who can’t breathe are found to have problems with their breathing technique. In medical terms, I use Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Irritable Larnyx Syndrome just to name a few. Some health care providers, including doctors, aren’t always familiar with the concept that vocal cord problems can cause difficulty breathing,…
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The More Ya Know, the Less Ya Know!
I have just returned from the Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology held in Boston from Nov 3-8. Sure the meeting was good, but the food was even better. Consider the oldest “active” restaurant in America, Union Oyster House–the stew was delightful and if you’re bored with allergies, peruse the…
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction–Don’t I talk just fine?
What in the world is Vocal Cord Dysfunction? Don’t believe your vocal cords can cause problems with your breathing–just look at this video! Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) occurs when the vocal cords (voice box) do not open correctly. This disorder is also referred to as paradoxical vocal fold movement or spasmodic dysphonia. VCD is sometimes…
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