What is vocal cord dysfunction?
Breathing causes the vocal cords to open, allowing air to flow through the windpipe and into lungs. With vocal cord dysfunction the vocal cords close or constrict during inhalation or exhalation leaving only a small opening for air to flow through the windpipe causing asthma-like symptoms.
How do members experience vocal cord dysfunction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vocal cord dysfunction*
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Burning sensation in throat
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Nothing reported yet
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Hoarseness
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*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 vocal cord dysfunction*
Who has vocal cord dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 28 | |
| 50s | 44 | |
| 60s | 30 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 130 |