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Could a vocal cord problem a symptom of asthma?
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Complex answer: A disorder called vocal cord dysfunction can mimic and / or complicate asthma.
Answered 8/10/2012
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Yes: Vocal cord dysfunction (paradoxical closure of the vocal cords) can both mimick and coexist with asthma. Google it.
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