Title

Inspiratory muscle strength training with behavioral therapy in a case of a rower with presumed exercise-induced paradoxical vocal-fold dysfunction

Authors

Authors

B. H. Ruddy; P. Davenport; J. Baylor; J. Lehman; S. Baker;C. Sapienza

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol.

Keywords

paradoxical vocal fold dysfunction; inspiratory muscle training; dyspnea; exercise; CORD DYSFUNCTION; INDUCED ASTHMA; Otorhinolaryngology; Pediatrics

Abstract

Paradoxical vocal fold dysfunction (PVFD) with high effort exercise can result in disruptions to ventilation, dyspnea, inspiratory stridor, elevated heart rate, and syncope. This single subject study experimentally tested an inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) program with behavioral therapy on a 15-year-old mate crew member. Outcome variables were maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), and dyspnea ratings. Following 5 weeks of IMST, MIP increased by 93% from baseline function while dyspnea ratings substantially decreased. Outcome included successful competition with his high-school crew team, a task he was previously unable to complete. Discussion focuses on IMST combined with traditional approaches of voice therapy for treating PVFD. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

Volume

68

Issue/Number

10

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

1327

Last Page

1332

WOS Identifier

WOS:000224164200013

ISSN

0165-5876

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