Laryngospasm: brief, acute onset episode of sustained vocal fold adduction
In Contrast to Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion, Where Episodes May Last Hours-Days (see Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion, [[Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion]])
Acute Respiratory Failure (see Acute Hypoventilation, [[Acute Hypoventilation]]): due to high-grade upper airway obstruction with excessive work of breathing
Treatment
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References
An approach to the management of paroxysmal laryngospasm. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (August 2009), 123 (8), pg. 937-938