Vocal cord dysfunction in childhood and adolescence

S1C – Pre-School Wheeze/Asthma in Children
VOCAL CORD DYSFUNCTION IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE

Daniel Goh Yam Thiam  
National University Children's Medical Institute, Singapore

Vocal cord dysfunction is characterized by paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords with resultant laryngeal airflow limitation in inspiration, and a myriad of symptoms that can mimic many respiratory conditions especially asthma.  This is a well-recognized condition in children as well as adults and can often result in complex or invasive diagnostic investigations, as well as attempted therapeutic interventions with no satisfactory response.  It can often be misdiagnosed as asthma but can also co-exist with asthma. This presentation will cover the clinical features, differential diagnoses, diagnostic studies, as well as management and prognosis of this condition focusing on childhood and adolescenc