Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and Cpap

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Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and Cpap

Post by IBTeri » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:52 pm

Hi was told yesterday I may have this. All I have read so far says that cpap is one of the treatments for it. What I wanted to know is what do you know about it? And is it treated with BiPap or just plain Cpap? I also read something about IPPV (intermittent positive pressure ventilation) but I didn't see anything like that on cpap.com. It sure explains why they kept telling me in past I didn't sound like I was wheezing but would treat me for asmtha anyway. I may not have asmtha at all. That is such a relief. One less med I have to worry about.


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Post by neversleeps » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:27 pm

Teri,
There are previous posts here on VCD. If you use the search function it comes up with 3 pages of posts... lots of good information! But, what did your doctor suggest? I'd go by his recommendation for how to treat your VCD, especially since you have other serious medical conditions which might effect the choice of treatment. I think most of us here are out of our league making suggestions in light of the other serious health issues you have.

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Post by IBTeri » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:19 pm

he didn't suggest anything. he just ask me if anyone had ever told me I may have it. cause he thought I did.

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Post by Guest » Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:20 pm

Post Nasal Drip can also be a cause, if you pull your tongue forward and check down at the base if there is a lot of clear thick mucosa that can be Post Nasal Drip, you swallow it, it can be like Super Glue on them vocal cords.

If you have bouts where you lost your voice or voice changes I would suspect VCD more.

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Re: Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and Cpap

Post by wyliecoyote48 » Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:11 pm

I have VCD and your Dr. should absolutely have you checked for VCD...it is not to be taken lightly but many will. I was treated aggressively for Asthma for a full year with many meds, inhalers and almost constant steroids; none of which helped. I called a pulmonary group and ask if they had a specialist for VCD and scheduled an appt. They had me swallow a small camera, opened up a alcohol swab, the ones wrapped in foil they swab your arm with prior to blood draws, etc. and told me to breath deep and after about 4 deep inhales we had a beautiful picture of my vocal cords closing. I had many attacks, many ER rooms by ambulance and it could have all been avoided with a correct diagnosis. Cigarette smoke, fresh or passive is 100% trigger and due to sinus problems I don't always smell it but my vocal cords react to it. Clustered areas of strong smells, Bath and body works, etc. I will soon begin using a cpap for sleep Apnea and a benefit is it also treats VCD. Currently if I have an exposure I put an ativan under my tongue to help relax my vocal cords and I use a breathing technique, VCD is a horrifying experience.

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Re: Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and Cpap

Post by Goofproof » Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:43 pm

Don't forget Gerd and Acid Reflux, that many Sleep Apnea patients have. Jim
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Re: Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) and Cpap

Post by greatunclebill » Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:04 pm

I had a paralyzed vocal chord that caused a problem. The paralyzed chord was stuck open so the other side was working overtime trying to close and couldn't. the solution was to do a vocal chord implant. they go thru the outside of the neck, cut a piece out behind the paralyzed chord and implant a piece that shoves the chord to mid-line and keeps it there. THen the paralyzed chord is permanently at mid-line and the good one closes on it just fine. It's still there working fine 17 years later. there is no effect on my sleep apnea or COPD.

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