Vocal Cord Dysfunction Treatment in Carlsbad, CA

Do you wheeze even though you don’t have asthma? Is your voice hoarse—or worse, completely gone? Vocal cord dysfunction, which occurs when the vocal cords close abnormally or become partially paralyzed, can come on suddenly and make it difficult to breathe, let alone speak. Unfortunately, because the symptoms often mimic asthma, many people don’t get the right care, and asthma medications won’t help. At San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists in Carlsbad, CA, we provide expert diagnosis and treatment for vocal cord dysfunction so you can breathe and speak comfortably again. We proudly serve patients throughout Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, San Marcos, La Costa, Leucadia, and the surrounding North County San Diego communities, offering advanced ENT care close to home.

What Causes Vocal Cord Dysfunction and Paralysis?

What Causes vocal cord Dysfunction and Paralysis?

No one knows exactly what causes vocal cord dysfunction, though researchers are exploring connections between VCD and anxiety, GERD, or environmental irritants as these all appear to trigger a VCD reaction. 

Vocal Cord Dysfunction Treatments

We’ll need to do a full evaluation to determine whether you have VCD and what triggers it. We may suggest treatments that help you control your vocal cords such as speech therapy or breathing exercises. Or we may explore treatments for GERD or ipratropium bromide inhalers.

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