Laryngeal considerations in complex breathlessness

Jemma Haines, Claire Slinger, Jacky Smith, Julia Selby

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Abstract

When healthy, the larynx fulfils highly integrated, synchronised roles of respiration, airway protection, swallowing and phonation. When normal laryngeal function is disrupted, a range of symptoms may arise, affecting breathing, voice and sensation. Laryngeal dysfunction provides a unifying concept to describe overlapping laryngeal symptoms and is an important consideration in the assessment and management of complex breathlessness. A conceptual framework is presented that proposes a common, mechanistic link between different manifestations of laryngeal dysfunction, i.e. that laryngeal hypersensitivity leads to sensory hyperresponsiveness. Guided by this framework, various forms of laryngeal dysfunction are presented, with a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to assessment and management.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComplex Breathlessness
Subtitle of host publicationERS Monograph
EditorsJames H. Hull, Jemma Haines
PublisherEuropean Respiratory Society
Chapter6
Pages75-91
Number of pages17
Volume97
ISBN (Electronic)9781849841528
ISBN (Print)9781849841511
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameERJ Open Research
PublisherEuropean Respiratory Society
ISSN (Print)2312-508X
ISSN (Electronic)2312-5098

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