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[Pursed Lips Inspiration for Vocal Cord Dysfunction].
Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho
|September 4, 2015
Summary
Pursed lips inspiration effectively treats persistent paradoxical vocal cord motion (PVCM), a type of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD). This simple breathing technique offers a readily accessible, non-equipment-dependent solution for managing VCD symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Laryngology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Pulmonology
Context:
- Paradoxical vocal cord motion (PVCM) is typically transient, but persistent cases present unique management challenges.
- Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) involves abnormal laryngeal reflexes and adductive vocal cord movements.
- Conservative treatments for VCD exist, but persistent PVCM requires specific attention.
Purpose:
- To report the successful use of pursed lips inspiration for persistent paradoxical vocal cord motion (PVCM).
- To elucidate the mechanism by which pursed lips inspiration alleviates VCD symptoms.
- To introduce pursed lips inspiration as a novel and simple treatment for VCD.
Summary:
- A case of persistent PVCM in a boy was successfully managed using pursed lips inspiration.
- This method facilitates slow, gentle breathing and reduces pressure gradients in the airway, counteracting the laryngeal closure reflex.
- The technique involves occluding the nasal cavity and puckering the mouth to generate negative supraglottic pressure.
Impact:
- Pursed lips inspiration is presented as a simple, effective, and universally accessible treatment for VCD.
- This method requires no special equipment and can be performed anywhere, anytime.
- This approach offers a valuable, non-pharmacological option for patients with VCD.
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