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XXVIII.f

XXVIII - Large airway involvement

Laryngospasm (a.k.a. laryngismus)

Last update 17/06/2026

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)

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