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Chapter 10 - Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)»Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)»Laryngeal spasm (J38.5)

J38.5

Laryngeal spasm

Related indications (MeSH) (1)

Laryngismus3 drugs (3 approved)

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.