Asthma vs. Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Symptoms Comparison
Asthma and vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) are strikingly similar in symptom presentation, but one subtle difference can point much more to vocal cord dysfunction. Read more…
Does Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Really Exist?
“VCD does not exist,” says E.N.T. physician Dr. Stacey Silvers. Dr. Silvers, of Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery in NYC, who is board certified in otolaryngology, explains that “No one has done EMG on Read more...
Can You Die from a Single LPR Choking Episode?
Though untreated LPR can lead to fatal esophageal cancer, can you choke to death from one “I can’t breathe” episode of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease? LPR causes many symptoms, and one of them is a sudden Read more...
Why You Suddenly Can’t Breathe for a Few Seconds
Do you have spells of “I can’t breathe!” that last maybe five or seven seconds? Instead of allowing this to scare the pants off of you, see a doctor to get to the bottom of Read more...
Sudden Difficulty Breathing Right After Cardio Exercise
Shutterstock/ nd3000 Sudden difficulty taking breaths immediately after a cardio stint isn’t always exercise-induced asthma. If you think that your recent struggle with inhaling or taking breaths was your Read more...
Choking Sensation in Throat: Causes, Solutions
An ear, nose and throat doctor explains the causes of a choking sensation in the throat, and what you should do. Have you been experiencing a choking feeling or sensation in your throat? The most Read more...
