College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Dyspnea, Cough, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Diagnosis
Date of Presentation
5-5-2022 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is vocal fold adduction during inspiration
Patients often present with dyspnea, throat tightness, and cough
Common risk factors that predispose patients to PVFM include gastroesophageal reflux disease, psychiatric disease, chronic cough, airway irritation, and female gender
This study was conducted to identify possible risk factors and associated conditions for PVFM; additionally, a novel scoring system was developed to aid in diagnosis of PVFM
Disciplines
Communication Sciences and Disorders | Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Otolaryngology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Respiratory System | Respiratory Tract Diseases
Included in
Communication Sciences and Disorders Commons, Diagnosis Commons, Otolaryngology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Respiratory System Commons, Respiratory Tract Diseases Commons
The Utility of an Inpatient Consult for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion
Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is vocal fold adduction during inspiration
Patients often present with dyspnea, throat tightness, and cough
Common risk factors that predispose patients to PVFM include gastroesophageal reflux disease, psychiatric disease, chronic cough, airway irritation, and female gender
This study was conducted to identify possible risk factors and associated conditions for PVFM; additionally, a novel scoring system was developed to aid in diagnosis of PVFM
