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Old Nov 24, 2006, 01:07 PM
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freewill . . . I have a few breathing problems.

Have you been evaluated for vocal cord dsyfunction (VCD)?

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Common symptoms include a chronic cough, chronic throat clearing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, throat tightness, intermittent hoarseness and wheezing. Many people diagnosed with VCD complain that they "just have trouble getting air in".

Possible triggers of VCD are often similar to asthma triggers. Triggers may include upper respiratory infections, air pollution , strong chemical fumes and odors, cigarette smoke, singing, laughing, emotional upset, post-nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux (or, "silent reflux"), cold air, and exercise. Sometimes the trigger is not known.

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