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Laryngismus (Laryngospasm)

A disorder in which the adductor muscles of the VOCAL CORDS exhibit increased activity leading to laryngeal spasm. Laryngismus causes closure of the VOCAL FOLDS and airflow obstruction during inspiration.
Also Known As:
Laryngospasm; Laryngeal Spasm; Laryngeal Spasms; Laryngospasms; Spasm, Laryngeal; Spasms, Laryngeal
Networked: 631 relevant articles (31 outcomes, 41 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Cough
2. Respiratory Sounds (Crackle)
3. Emergence Delirium
4. Bronchial Spasm
5. Apnea

Experts

1. von Ungern-Sternberg, Britta S: 7 articles (01/2019 - 12/2005)
2. Erb, Thomas O: 5 articles (03/2017 - 12/2005)
3. Tobias, Joseph D: 4 articles (01/2020 - 10/2012)
4. Elwood, Tom: 4 articles (02/2007 - 03/2003)
5. McKeon, Andrew: 3 articles (01/2022 - 10/2009)
6. Kollmar, Richard: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2017)
7. Stewart, Mark: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2017)
8. Sundaram, Krishnamurthi: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2017)
9. Wu, Zhi-Fu: 3 articles (09/2019 - 04/2016)
10. Zhang, Xu: 3 articles (04/2019 - 10/2009)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Laryngismus:
1. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Propofol (Diprivan)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Oxygen (Dioxygen)IBA
4. KetamineFDA LinkGeneric
5. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Halothane (Fluothane)FDA Link
7. CalciumIBA
8. Midazolam (Versed)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium Chloride)FDA LinkGeneric
10. AcidsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Adenoidectomy
3. Tonsillectomy
4. Anesthesia
5. Airway Management