Imagine breathing freely again without fear of sudden airway tightness. Sounds good, right? If you’re dealing with Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), you know how scary it can be when your throat seems to ...

Dealing with paralyzed vocal cords can be frustrating and affect your daily life. Communication becomes challenging, and you might feel helpless. But there’s good news – with the right approach, you ...

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Q: My active 10 year-old boy was diagnosed recently with "vocal-cord dysfunction." He's been seen by his pediatrician, a respiratory specialist, an ENT specialist and a speech pathologist. He has ...