Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is when the folds of the vocal cords — also known as the larynx or voice box — do not open properly. Normally, when you breathe in or out, your vocal cords open, allowing ...

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition in which the vocal cords do not function properly during breathing. Although it may cause symptoms similar to those of asthma, including wheezing and ...

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We all know the feeling of tightness in the chest, that out-of-breath sensation after a difficult interval repeat, or even coughing and becoming light-headed at the end of a big workout. For some ...

Doctors writing for the American Academy of Pediatrics say 80% of the cases of a rare condition, paradoxical vocal fold motion, are confused with asthma. A condition called paradoxical vocal fold ...

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is when your vocal cords intermittently malfunction and close when you inhale. This reduces the space available for air to move in and out when you breathe. It has been ...