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Vocal Cord Paralysis Summary

400 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 23 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Paralysis of one or both vocal cords, which produces hoarseness or aphonia. This condition may be caused by diseases of the medulla (e.g., LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME;), VAGUS NERVE; or recurrent laryngeal nerve. Neuromuscular junction diseases and local myopathic processes may also affect vocal cord function. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1380)

Also Known As: Acquired Vocal Cord Palsy; Bilateral Vocal Cord Paresis; Paralysis, Unilateral, Vocal Cord; Paralysis, Vocal Cord, Unilateral; Partial Paralysis (Paresis) Vocal Cords Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Vocal Cord Paralysis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 50 results : FDA 1
  2. Elastomers (Elastomer) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  3. polymethylsiloxane : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  4. Bioplastique : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  5. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin) : 1 outcome in 5 results : IBA
  6. Imipenem : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 3
  7. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  8. Vincristine (Oncovin) : 1 study in 8 results : FDA 18 Generic
  9. Silicones : 1 study in 5 results : IBA
  10. Carbon Monoxide : 1 study in 4 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Vocal Cord Paralysis

  1. Airway Obstruction (Choking)
  2. Hypoparathyroidism
  3. Voice Disorders (Dysphonia)
  4. Respiratory Sounds (Crackle)
  5. Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Sleep Apnea)
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Key Therapies for Vocal Cord Paralysis

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  1. Tracheostomy : 2 outcomes in 39 results
  2. Lasers (Laser) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 24 results
  3. Thyroidectomy : 1 outcome 1 study in 40 results
  4. Gas Lasers : 1 outcome in 16 results
  5. Local Anesthesia : 1 outcome in 7 results
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