Suri, J CSen, M KChakrabarti, SMehta, Chitra2002-01-162009-05-272002-01-162009-05-272002-01-16Suri JC, Sen MK, Chakrabarti S, Mehta C. Vocal cord dysfunction presenting as refractory asthma. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 2002 Jan-Mar; 44(1): 49-52http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/30119Vocal cord dysfunction is a rare variety of upper airway obstruction characterized by typical laryngoscopic features and may mimic an acute asthma attack. The case presented in this report pertains to a 15-year-old girl who had repeated acute episodes of dyspnoea and wheezing and remained non-responsive to corticosteroids and inhaled bronchodilators requiring endotracheal intubations for adequate control. Laryngoscopic findings were consistent with vocal cord dysfunction. She was treated with a tracheostomy and psychological support.engAdolescentAsthma --diagnosisDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansLaryngeal Diseases --pathologyVocal Cords --pathologyCase Reports