jenwic Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I thought I had asthma and was on meds for it for 12 years. Then I found out I don't have asthma at at all, I have vocal cord dysfunction. I was wondering if anyone else has it and if it is related to POTS in any way. My main symptom is severe coughing fits several times a day. I've seen a speech therapist and have some breathing exercises that help some but not as much as I'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwic Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Sounds like you might have a vocal cord issue too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gackedo Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I have been diagnosed with a vocal cord dysfunction. For me I have hoarseness, difficulty swallowing and frequent chocking. My ENT examined my vocal cords and said that they bow and do not completely come together when they should. He recommended “filler” injections into my cords but I chose instead to participate in speech therapy. It has helped but has not fixed the problem completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvherenow Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I also have vocal chord dysfunction but I also have episodic ataxia. My speech is only weird when the ataxia kicks in. I haven't tried speech therapy yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie70 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Have you explored Sjogren’s’s Syndrome. I was aytipical presentation with chronic cough and vocal cord involvement (both for 2 years straight without dx). No doctor thought I had Sjogren’s until lip biopsy came back positive. So maybe worth testing. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwic Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 No, I haven't been tested for Sjogren's syndrome. I do have a very dry mouth and my tongue is sore and painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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