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What is the Role of National Jewish and Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)?

(Also Known as Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion or PVCM)

Doctors and researchers at National Jewish are continuing to discover more about Vocal Cord Dysfunction (also known as Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion, or PVFM), a condition that may mimic asthma. In addition, National Jewish offers a variety of programs that can help people with known or suspected VCD. Doctors and a team of specialists can work together to evaluate the condition and determine the best treatment program. National Jewish's long-standing intensive specialization in respiratory diseases has been instrumental in our success in treating this newly recognized medical condition.

Speech therapy (speech-language pathology) at National Jewish.

Note: This information is provided to you as an educational service of National Jewish. It is not meant to be a substitute for consulting with your own physician.

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