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E O Meltzer¹, H A Orgel, J P Kemp

¹Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center, San Diego, California 92123.

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma

|January 1, 1991

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This case study highlights a rare pediatric vocal cord dysfunction mimicking asthma. Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management, including counseling, resolved the severe respiratory distress.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Pulmonology
Laryngology
Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is an uncommon condition in children, often presenting with symptoms that mimic asthma.
A 12-year-old boy with a history of mild asthma developed severe, recurrent respiratory distress.
A life-threatening episode of airway obstruction prompted hospitalization for diagnostic evaluation.