The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice
-
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · Jan 2013
Case ReportsVocal cord dysfunction related to water-damaged buildings.
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is the intermittent paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords during respiration, resulting in variable upper airway obstruction. Exposure to damp indoor environments is associated with adverse respiratory health outcomes, including asthma, but its role in the development of VCD is not well described. ⋯ VCD can occur with exposure to water-damaged buildings and should be considered in exposed patients with asthma-like symptoms.