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What is the relationship between COPD and laryngeal disfunction?
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What is the relationship between COPD and laryngeal disfunction?
by znarfk, Jan 06, 2003 12:00AM
Specifically I would like to know, what is the relationship of the failure of vocal cords, to completely approximate and this relationship to COPD? What effect does cronic aspiration have on COPD or other aspects of lung function?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jan 10, 2003 12:00AM
, Jan 10, 2003 12:00AM
With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) there is chronic inflammation of the airways. When the vocal cords fail to completely approximate or close, chronic aspiration may occur. Food or fluid that is being swallowed may get into the airways. If reflux is a problem, the gastric acid may get into the airways. All of these things could worsen the inflammation and, hence, worsen the COPD.
