Vocal cord dysfunction, paradoxic vocal fold motion, or laryngomalacia? Our understanding requires an interdisciplinary approach

Kent L Christopher; Michael J Morris

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2009.12.002

Vocal cord dysfunction, paradoxic vocal fold motion, or laryngomalacia? Our understanding requires an interdisciplinary approach

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2010 Feb;43(1):43-66, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2009.12.002.

Authors

Kent L Christopher¹, Michael J Morris

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80231, USA. drkchristopher@comcast.net

PMID: 20172256
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2009.12.002

Abstract

This article presents disorders of periodic occurrence of laryngeal obstruction (POLO) resulting in noisy breathing and dyspnea and a variety of secondary symptoms. Included in this classification are glottic disorders, such as paradoxic vocal fold movement and vocal cord dysfunction. The supraglottic disorder, termed, intermittent arytenoid region prolapse or laryngomalacia, is also reviewed. Three categories of POLO are defined as irritant, exertional, and psychological.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cough / diagnosis
Cough / etiology
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication*
Laryngomalacia / diagnosis*
Laryngomalacia / physiopathology
Motion
Otolaryngology
Periodicity
Pulmonary Medicine
Vocal Cords / physiopathology*