Patients will typically report episodes of dyspnea on exertion, wheezing sometimes progressing to stridor, and cough 1,2,3. These episodes are typically brought on by increased activi...
Acute management:
Because episodes are often self-limiting, reassurance and supportive measures can be effective 1.
Encourage patient to pant, which forces abduction of the vocal cords. Breath...
VCD results from the true vocal cords inappropriately adducting on inspiration.
VCD resulting in exertional dyspnea typically peaks during maximal exertion. EIA/EIB, however, typically ...
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