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http://dx.doi.org/10.22469/jkslp.2021.32.3.142

A Case of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement Due to Psychological Causes  

Shin, Dong Min (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
Park, Gi Cheol (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics / v.32, no.3, 2021 , pp. 142-145 More about this Journal
Abstract
Paradoxical vocal fold movement (PVFM) is a dystonic laryngeal disorder characterized by involuntary vocal fold adduction during inspiration and/or expiration. PVFM is uncommon and may aggravate airway obstruction. And patients with PVFM have a specific etiology; therefore, treatment must be individualized and given immediately. We present a case of 63-year-old male presenting with intermittent dyspnea. After multidisciplinary workup, we presumed psychogenic PVFM and evaluated with speech-language pathologist and psychologist. In this report, we describe a rare case of psychogenic PVFM patient.
Keywords
Vocal fold movement; Laryngoscopy; Psychotherapy;
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