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  2. Vocal cord dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition affecting the vocal cords. [1] It is characterized by abnormal closure of the vocal folds, which can result in significant difficulties and distress during breathing, particularly during inhalation.

  3. Spasmodic dysphonia - Wikipedia

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    These spasms make it difficult for the vocal folds to vibrate and produce voice. Words are often cut off or are difficult to start because of the muscle spasms. Therefore, speech may be choppy but differs from stuttering. The voice of an individual with adductor spasmodic dysphonia is commonly described as strained or strangled and full of effort.

  4. Aphonia - Wikipedia

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    Voice rest, drinking water, reduce coughing and throat clearing, no whispering or shouting/screaming Aphonia is defined as the inability to produce voiced sound . [ 1 ] This may result from damage, such as surgery (e.g., thyroidectomy ) or a tumor ., [ 2 ] or can be a result of psychological means.

  5. Asthma - Wikipedia

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    Asthma phenotyping and endotyping has emerged as a novel approach to asthma classification inspired by precision medicine which separates the clinical presentations of asthma, or asthma phenotypes, from their underlying causes, or asthma endotypes. The best-supported endotypic distinction is the type 2-high/type 2-low distinction.

  6. Reinke's edema - Wikipedia

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    The low pitch voice is a direct result of increased fluid in the Reinke's space, which vibrates at a lower frequency than normal (females <130 Hz; males <110 Hz). [12] Hoarseness is a common problem of many laryngeal diseases, such as laryngitis. It is described as a harsh and breathy tone of voice.

  7. Pathophysiology of asthma - Wikipedia

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    GERD may be common in difficult-to-control asthma, but according to one study, treating it does not seem to affect the asthma. [33] When there is a clinical suspicion for GERD as the cause of the asthma, an Esophageal pH Monitoring is required to confirm the diagnosis and establish the relationship between GERD and asthma.