What is laryngeal sensory neuropathy?
The condition of laryngeal sensory neuropathy means the laryngeal sensory nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the voicebox, is damaged. Therefore, the cough reflex is damaged and as a result it triggers a cough.
How do members experience laryngeal sensory neuropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with laryngeal sensory neuropathy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for laryngeal sensory neuropathy*
Who has laryngeal sensory neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 18 |