Nonspecific Chronic Cough and Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder in Pediatric Patients

Abstract

Paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder and nonspecific chronic cough are laryngeal disorders that are newly identified within the speech-language pathologist's scope of practice. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of these disorders and providing practical and evidenced-based treatment is the focus of this article. Defining the role of the speech-language pathologist in treating these low incidence yet quickly remediated disorders provides the pediatric or school-based speech-language pathologist a unique service delivery challenge. A model that utilizes an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective treatment outcomes is discussed.

Keywords

Nonspecific chronic cough - paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder - continuum of service delivery - response to intervention

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