Title

Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training With Behavioral Therapy In A Case Of A Rower With Presumed Exercise-Induced Paradoxical Vocal-Fold Dysfunction

Keywords

Dyspnea; Exercise; Inspiratory muscle training; Paradoxical vocal fold dysfunction

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 male 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. © 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

10-1-2004

Publication Title

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

Volume

68

Issue

10

Number of Pages

1327-1332

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.04.002

Socpus ID

4544307284 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/4544307284

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