pulmonary disorders
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Education and counseling Treatment of vocal cord dysfunction involves Educating the patient about the nature of the problem Counseling from a speech therapist on special breathing techniques, such as panting, which can relieve episodes of stridor and obstruction Rarely, severe cases have been treated with tracheostomy. Vocal cord dysfunction associated with psychiatric diagnoses is often resistant to these measures. Referral for psychotherapy is indicated in these cases. 