Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion Presenting as Acute Stridor, ,

We report the cases of two patients who presented with acute-onset stridor that did not respond to standard medical therapy. Both were eventually found to have paradoxical vocal cord motion (PVCM). The ED management of these patients is reviewed. [Dinulos JG, Karas DE, Carey JP, Del Beccaro MA: Paradoxical vocal cord motion presenting as acute stridor. Ann Emerg Med June 1997;29:815-817.]