Posted in Vocal Cord Dysfunction on 11. Aug, 2010
Ever heard of vocal cord dysfunction? Not many have. Vocal cord dysfunction is a respiratory condition characterized by adduction of the vocal cords. The result is a limitation of airflow at the level of the larynx that is often mistaken for asthma. The symptoms are very similar and can actually occur alone or along with [...]
Posted in Asthma Bronchitis, Cardiac Asthma, Extrinsic / Allergic Asthma, Intrinsic / Non Allergic Asthma, Mixed Asthma, Other Types of Asthma, Types, Vocal Cord Dysfunction on 11. Aug, 2010
Most cases of childhood asthma will be diagnosed before your child reaches school age. These early asthma attacks are often triggered by viruses, though as your child ages the triggers will often change. In fact, in late childhood, asthma is often triggered by allergies (we’ve discussed the relationship between allergies and asthma in another section [...]
