Laryngismus

A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.

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Tree Number(s): C08.360.895.500, C08.618.980.500, C09.400.895.500

MeSH Unique ID: D007826

Entry Terms:

• Laryngeal Spasm
• Laryngeal Spasms
• Spasm, Laryngeal
• Spasms, Laryngeal
• Laryngospasm
• Laryngospasms

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Diseases Category
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Laryngeal Diseases
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Laryngismus

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiration Disorders
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Laryngismus

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Laryngeal Diseases
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Laryngismus