Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Treatment Programs

Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), also known as Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion (PVCM), leads to asthma-like symptoms, but these symptoms are a result of an abnormal closing of the vocal cords rather than inflammation of the airways.

Doctors and researchers at National Jewish Health are continuing to discover more about VCD. In addition, National Jewish Health offers a variety of programs that can help treat people with known or suspected VCD. Doctors and a team of specialists work together to evaluate the condition and determine the best treatment program. Our long-standing intensive specialization in respiratory diseases has been instrumental in our success in treating this newly recognized medical condition.

Related Programs

Adults

• Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Division of Psychosocial Medicine
• Speech-Language Pathology

Pediatrics

• Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
• Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Speech-Language Pathology