Dec 6, 2023 · Laryngospasm (luh-RING-go-spaz-um) is a spasm of the vocal cords that makes it difficult to speak or breathe for a short time. The vocal cords are two fibrous bands inside the voice box, also …

Nov 9, 2024 · Treatment Treatment depends on how often the esophageal spasms happen and how bad they are. If the spasms only happen now and then, a healthcare professional might first recommend …

Nov 9, 2024 · Esophageal spasms are painful contractions in the muscular tube connecting the mouth and stomach, called the esophagus. Esophageal spasms can feel like sudden, bad chest pain that …

Jun 22, 2024 · Overview Vocal cord paralysis is a condition that causes the loss of control of the muscles that control the voice. It happens when the nerve impulses to the voice box, also called the …

4 days ago · These shots can help stop muscle spasms or movements that aren't typical. This procedure treats certain voice issues that may be related to the brain and nervous system, such as spasmodic …

Feb 28, 2024 · Both asthma and vocal cord dysfunction can make breathing difficult. Signs and symptoms of either condition can include coughing, wheezing, throat tightness and hoarseness, but …

Jan 25, 2025 · The muscle spasms can range from mild to more serious. They may be painful, and they can affect the person's ability to complete daily tasks. There's no cure for dystonia, but medicines …

Mar 15, 2025 · Whooping cough is an illness that can spread easily. It's also called pertussis. An infection with bacteria causes it. Many people with the illness get a serious hacking cough. Breathing …

Jan 17, 2026 · People who come to Mayo Clinic for help with voice disorders, airway and swallowing issues, or throat (laryngeal) cancer are diagnosed and treated by a multidisciplinary medical team …

Jan 25, 2025 · Treatment To manage dystonia, your healthcare professional might recommend a combination of medicines, therapy or surgery. Medicines Injections of botulinum toxin (Botox, …