Laryngeal sensory neuropathy
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with laryngeal sensory neuropathy
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What people are taking for it
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.
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Treatments taken by people with laryngeal sensory neuropathy
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Data from patients with laryngeal sensory neuropathy, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with laryngeal sensory neuropathy
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for laryngeal sensory neuropathy (1 evaluation)
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laryngeal sensory neuropathy
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for laryngeal sensory neuropathy (1 evaluation)
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drowsiness
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1
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laryngeal sensory neuropathy
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Data from patients with laryngeal sensory neuropathy, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has laryngeal sensory neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 14 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 10 say laryngeal sensory neuropathy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 12 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
These charts show data from laryngeal sensory neuropathy patients who have completed their condition history
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