Whooping cough, also known as the 100 day cough, is caused by a bacteria, Bordetella Pertussis. Once nearly vanquished, Pertussis … Read more Whooping Cough is Back
Cough
Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy
An uncommon cause of chronic cough is laryngeal sensory neuropathy. This occurs when the larynx suffers an injury and becomes… Read more Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy
Reflux Symptom Index
Fill in your answers for each item and see where you stand. Symptoms within the last month Score, from 0… Read more Reflux Symptom Index
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD, Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion)
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) on the surface looks and sounds like asthma. In fact, up to 40% of “severe asthmatics”… Read more Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD, Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion)
Cough
Chronic coughing can cause embarrassment and social isolation even when not in the midst of a pandemic. Unfortunately over-the-counter and… Read more Cough
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
What is LPR? “Acid Reflux Disease” as advertised on TV is inflammation of the esophagus (swallowing tube) caused by acid… Read more Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)