laryngospasm

Examples

• All

• Intubation was complicated by laryngospasm and was initially achieved via an awake fiberoptic technique with a nasal tube.

  Academic text (2002)

• The number of uses continues to expand; a few of the more common indications are spasmodic dysphonia, recurrent vocal process granuloma, paroxysmal laryngospasm, and paradoxical vocal fold movement disorder.

  Academic text (2004)

• There were three cases of laryngospasm and one case each of bronchospasm, upper airway edema, and misplaced tube in the middle ear.

  Academic text (2005)

• Some investigators have found strong associations between LPR and airway stenosis, sleep apnea, laryngospasm, and nasal congestion.

  Academic text (2002)

• What are the manifestations of LPR? Does it cause laryngeal cancer, subglottic stenosis, laryngospasm, and scarring complications following vocal fold surgery?

  Academic text (2002)

• Using experimental animal models, investigators have begun to examine the neurophysiologic mechanisms and pathophysiology of LPR, reflux-related laryngospasm, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome.

  Academic text (2002)

• During the allergic reaction, the child experienced a laryngospasm that made it difficult for him to breathe.

• The doctor explained that a laryngospasm can occur when the airway is irritated, leading to temporary blockage.

• In rare cases, patients may encounter a laryngospasm following general anesthesia, which can hinder their ability to breathe.

Synonyms

L

laryngismus

vslaryngospasm

• Specialized

9.9

A sudden tightness of the voice box that makes breathing hard

focuses on sudden involuntary closure blocking airflow rather than naming the muscle cause

How Severe

cardiopulmonary arrest

• Specialized

1 5.4

laryngospasm

• Specialized

1 9.9

stridor

• Specialized

2 9.9

sore throat

27 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology