Hypnosis as a Diagnostic Modality for Vocal Cord Dysfunction
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Hypnosis as a diagnostic modality for vocal cord dysfunction.
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition of paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords during the inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle. VCD often presents as stridorous breathing, which may be misdiagnosed as asthma. The mismanagement of this disorder may result in unnecessary treatment and iatrogenic morbidity. An association with psychogenic factors has been reported, and a higher inci...
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عنوان ژورنال: PEDIATRICS
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0031-4005,1098-4275
DOI: 10.1542/peds.106.6.e81