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Hypnosis as a diagnostic modality for vocal cord dysfunction.

R D Anbar1, D A Hehir

  • 1State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA. anbarr@mail.upstate.edu

Pediatrics
|January 11, 2000
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Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can be challenging to diagnose. This case study demonstrates the successful use of hypnotic suggestion to induce and visualize VCD symptoms during laryngoscopy, confirming the diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pulmonology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) involves paradoxical vocal cord adduction during inhalation, often mimicking asthma and leading to misdiagnosis.
  • Conventional VCD diagnosis relies on fiber-optic laryngoscopy, but symptom provocation can be difficult in a clinical setting.
  • Psychogenic factors and anxiety are frequently associated with VCD, complicating diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old boy with a history of refractory asthma and GERD presented with severe, episodic respiratory distress suggestive of VCD.
  • Standard diagnostic methods were challenging; therefore, hypnotic suggestion was employed during fiber-optic laryngoscopy to elicit symptoms.
  • The patient, under hypnosis, exhibited vocal cord adduction upon instruction to recall a 'neck attack,' confirming VCD.

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Findings:

  • Hypnotic suggestion successfully induced VCD symptoms, allowing for definitive visualization of paradoxical vocal cord adduction during inspiration.
  • Vocal cord abduction and symptom resolution occurred immediately upon the patient being instructed to relax while in a hypnotic state.
  • The procedure confirmed VCD, and the patient experienced post-hypnotic amnesia regarding the diagnostic event.

Implications:

  • Hypnotic suggestion offers a novel, non-pharmacological method for diagnosing VCD when conventional provocation techniques are insufficient.
  • This approach can aid in confirming the diagnosis, guiding appropriate treatment strategies, and potentially reducing unnecessary medical interventions.
  • The successful use of hypnosis highlights the interplay between psychological factors and physiological responses in VCD and suggests potential therapeutic applications.