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Asthma Detection Research Based on Voice Signal Processing and Machine Learning
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[Vocal cord functions in patients with asthma attack]
Burcu Oktay1, Omer Tarik Selçuk, Sadik Ardiç
1Department of Chest Diseases, Dişkapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. burcuoktay78@yahoo.com
Tuberkuloz Ve Toraks
|December 29, 2009
Summary
This study found no vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) in asthma attack patients. However, VCD should be considered for asthma-like symptoms with poor treatment response or unexplained shortness of breath.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Research
Context:
- Asthma attacks can present with respiratory distress, mimicking other conditions.
- Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a potential differential diagnosis for shortness of breath.
- The relationship between asthma exacerbations and VCD requires further investigation.
Purpose:
- To evaluate vocal cord functions during asthma attacks.
- To determine the prevalence of underlying vocal cord dysfunctions (VCD) in patients experiencing asthma attacks.
- To assess the laryngeal and vocal cord status in patients admitted for asthma exacerbation.
Summary:
- 35 asthma patients underwent endoscopic larynx examination during an asthma attack.
- No cases of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) were detected.
- Minor upper respiratory tract hyperemia/edema and one instance of restricted vocal cord adduction were noted.
Impact:
- This study suggests VCD is not a common finding during asthma attacks.
- Highlights the importance of considering VCD in refractory asthma or unexplained dyspnea to avoid unnecessary interventions.
- Recommends further longitudinal studies to clarify the association between asthma and VCD.
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