What causes PVFM?
PVFM episodes may be triggered by:
- shouting or coughing
- physical exercise
- acid reflux
- breathing cold air
- irritants such as smoke or pollen
- psychosocial issues
- neurological issues
How common is PVFM?
ASHA has prepared a report, Incidence and Prevalence of Speech, Voice, and Language Disorders in Adults in the United States that includes information about how many people experience voice disorders.
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See also:
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM): Benefits of Speech-Language Pathology Services