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  2. Cough reflex - Wikipedia

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    This ear-cough reflex is also known as Arnold's nerve reflex (ANR), linked to the auricular branch of vagus nerve. It is an example of vagal hypersensitivity. [2] [3] Weakness of the respiratory muscles, tracheostomy, or vocal cord pathology (including paralysis or anesthesia) may prevent effective clearing of the airways.

  3. Larynx - Wikipedia

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    Vocal cord paresis is weakness of one or both vocal cords that can greatly impact daily life. Idiopathic laryngeal spasm. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a condition in which acid from the stomach irritates and burns the larynx. Similar damage can occur with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [15] [16]

  4. Vocal cord dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition affecting the vocal cords. [1] It is characterized by abnormal closure of the vocal folds, which can result in significant difficulties and distress during breathing, particularly during inhalation. [1] Due to the similarity in symptoms, VCD attacks are often mistaken for asthma attacks or laryngospasms.

  5. Laryngitis - Wikipedia

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    Trauma is often due to excessive use of the vocal folds such as by yelling, screaming, or singing. Though this often results in damage to the outer layers of the vocal folds, the subsequent healing process may lead to changes in the physiology of the folds. [1] Another potential cause of inflammation may be overuse of the vocal cords.

  6. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory ...

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    One of the most common symptoms of a vagus nerve injury is chronic cough. If a physician looked into the vocal cords of a patient with chronic cough it would appear they are opening and closing normally, however if sensory testing was performed it would give abnormal results thus indicating that the sensory nerve fibers of the vagus were ...

  7. Jelly Roll Opens Up about 140-lb Weight Loss

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    When that happens, research shows that LPR can damage the mucosal tissue causing chronic laryngitis, throat ulcers, or scarring, and coughing, a symptom of LPR, may cause additional vocal cord ...

  8. Vocal cords - Wikipedia

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    The human vocal cords are roughly 12 – 24 mm in length, and 3–5 mm thick. [9] Histologically, the human vocal cords are a laminated structure composed of five different layers. The vocalis muscle, main body of the vocal cords, is covered by the mucosa, which consists of the epithelium and the lamina propria. [10]

  9. Laryngospasm - Wikipedia

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    Laryngospasm is an uncontrolled or involuntary muscular contraction of the vocal folds. [1] It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area of the trachea below the vocal folds detects the entry of water, mucus, blood, or other substance.