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R-CPD Webinar
Join Dr. Bastian July 26 in a livestream + Q&A about R-CPD (inability to burp)
NSDA Webinar
NSDA talked with Dr. Bastian about Voice Disorders, specifically Spasmodic Dysphonia
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Disorders Treated
Laryngeal Cancer
Cancer in the larynx is a malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division.
Inability to Burp
R-CPD occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter loses its ability to relax in order to release the “bubble” of air.
Sensory Neuropathic Cough
SNC is a chronic cough disorder that is thought to have a neurogenic cause.
Spasmodic Dysphonia
SD is a non-life-threatening neurological disorder in which the muscles of the larynx involuntarily spasm and interfere with the voice.
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Neurological disorder in which one or both vocal folds are paralyzed, causing a weak, breathy voice or difficulty breathing, respectively.
Airway Stenosis
Stenosis (narrowing) of the airway can lead to noisy breathing, reduced exercise tolerance, etc.