Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Treatment Programs Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question 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 Speech-Language Pathology Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Pediatric Exercise Tolerance Center Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health Speech-Language Pathology Doctors Aspen Christen, MS, CCC-SLP + × Aspen Christen, MS, CCC-SLP Aspen Christen, MA, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Christen is in Rehabilitation Services. Speech-Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Kristen Boretti, MS, CCC-SLP + × Kristen Boretti, MS, CCC-SLP Kristen Boretti, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Boretti is in Rehabilitation Services. Speech Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Emily A. Nauman, MA, CCC-SLP + × Emily A. Nauman, MA, CCC-SLP Emily A. Nauman, MA, is a speech language pathologist at National Jewish Health. Ms. Nauman is in Rehabilitation Services. Speech Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile Mohammad Dalabih, MD + × Mohammad Dalabih, MD Mohammad Dalabih, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Dalabih is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Assistant Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Amy O'Connell, MS, CCC-SLP + × Amy O'Connell, MS, CCC-SLP Amy O'Connell is a speech-language pathologist at National Jewish Health. Ms. O'Connell is a Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services. Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile View all (5) doctors specializing in Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Treatment Programs Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Identifying Characteristics and Patterns of Asthma Our researchers are working to identify the clinical, physiologic, genetic and molecular characteristics of asthmatics. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Improving Asthma Treatment Using Video Chat PrecISE Severe Asthma Interventions Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Back in the Game Last spring, eight-year-old Genesis Avila began waking up during the night struggling to breathe. Her rescue inhaler, designed to relax the airways and allow air to move in and out of the lungs, was not helping. Read More View All Patient Stories