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Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is sometimes confused with asthma because the symptoms are similar. If you are having poor control of wheezing, difficulty breathing or throat tightness and asthma medications such as albuterol or inhaled corticosteroids are not helping, you may have VCD.<\/h4>\n

VCD occurs when the vocal cords (voice box) do not open correctly. This disorder is also called paradoxical vocal fold movement. Vocal cords should be open when taking in a breath and in some people with VCD, the vocal cords actually close instead.<\/h4>\n

In asthma, the airways (Bronchial tubes) tighten, making breathing difficult. With VCD, the vocal cord muscle tighten, which also makes breathing difficult. VCD is not triggered by allergies or the immune system like asthma.<\/h4>\n

A board-certified allergist\/immunologist has specialized training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex conditions such as asthma and VCD.<\/h4>\n

Some of the symptoms include:<\/h1>\n