International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Apr 2018
Diagnosis and treatment of paradoxical vocal fold motion in infants.
Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is a disorder often misdiagnosed in children presenting with shortness of breath and stridor. In infants, little is known about the clinical course and best approach for treatment of PVFM. This retrospective study assesses the approach to treatment and outcomes for infants with PVFM. ⋯ PVFM can be challenging to diagnose in the infant population. PVFM resolves uneventfully with reflux treatment, however, it is unknown whether reflux treatment is essential or if PVFM would spontaneously resolve. The rarity of infantile PVFM mandates formal evaluation and monitoring by a pediatric otolaryngologist.