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Vocal cord dysfunction in an asthmatic child: case report

L Sette1, F Pajno-Ferrara, S Mocella

  • 1Pediatric Department, University of Verona, Italy.

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|January 1, 1993
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Vocal cord dysfunction can mimic asthma symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis. This case highlights how vocal cord dysfunction can cause severe wheezing and reduced airflow in an adolescent with asthma.

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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Case Study

Background:

  • Acute functional glottic narrowing is often misdiagnosed as asthma.
  • Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a rare condition that can coexist with asthma.
  • Distinguishing VCD from asthma exacerbations is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Observation:

  • An adolescent male with a history of asthma presented with disproportionately severe wheezing and reduced peak expiratory flow rate.
  • The patient's symptoms worsened despite standard asthma treatments.
  • Diagnostic evaluation revealed an underlying vocal cord dysfunction contributing to the respiratory distress.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates that vocal cord dysfunction can significantly exacerbate asthma-like symptoms.

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  • Functional glottic narrowing due to VCD can lead to objective measures of airflow obstruction.
  • This presentation underscores the importance of considering VCD in patients with poorly controlled or atypical asthma.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider vocal cord dysfunction in the differential diagnosis of asthma, especially in cases with atypical presentations or poor treatment response.
    • Accurate diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction can prevent unnecessary asthma medication and guide targeted therapy.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the prevalence and management of concomitant asthma and vocal cord dysfunction.