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    • Respiratory Medicine
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    Background:

    • Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) involves paradoxical vocal cord adduction, causing upper airway obstruction during inspiration.
    • VCD is frequently underdiagnosed due to symptom overlap with asthma and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
    • Misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate asthma medication prescriptions for patients with underlying VCD.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the diagnostic challenges and clinical considerations for vocal cord dysfunction.
    • To highlight the importance of considering VCD in patients with suspected or confirmed asthma.
    • To outline the role of nurse practitioners in managing patients with VCD.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the history and diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction.
    • Analysis of differential diagnoses between VCD, asthma, and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
    • Discussion of diagnostic testing modalities for VCD.

    Main Results:

    • Vocal cord dysfunction presents with inspiratory stridor and dyspnea, often mistaken for asthma.
    • Delayed diagnosis of VCD can result in prolonged and ineffective asthma treatment.
    • Accurate diagnosis requires specific laryngeal examination and potentially dynamic imaging.

    Conclusions:

    • Vocal cord dysfunction is a distinct clinical entity requiring specific diagnostic approaches.
    • Healthcare providers, particularly nurse practitioners, must be vigilant in identifying VCD in patients with respiratory symptoms.
    • Integrating VCD assessment into the diagnostic pathway for asthma-like symptoms improves patient outcomes.