Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XXVIII.f

Laryngospasm (a.k.a. laryngismus)

Measurement of plasma calcium, phophate, magnesium and potassium indicated. May cause asphyxia and death. See also under 'Vocal cord dysfunction/closure' (VIIIh). May associate with chest wall muscle rigidity (see also under IXc). Some patients with VCD are erroneously diagnosed with laryngospasm or vocal cord dysfunction (PMID 25841553)

Publications

Mutlu GM, Moonjelly E, Chan L, Olopade CO

Laryngospasm and paradoxical bronchoconstriction after repeated doses of beta 2-agonists containing edetate disodium.

Mayo Clinic proceedings 2000 Mar;75;285-7 — 2000 Mar — 285-7