RESULTS | |
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VCD Presentation | Number (%) |
Sudden onset attacks | 219 (88) |
Dyspnoea | 237 (95) |
Difficulty breathing IN | 229 (92) |
Tight throat | 224 (90) |
Inspiratory wheeze | 211 (85) |
Symptoms improve with inhaler | 51 (20) |
VCD Triggers | Number (%) |
Inhaled irritants | 182 (73) |
Exertion | 178 (73) |
Stress | 168 (67) |
Coughing | 162 (65) |
Reflux | 130 (52) |
Treatment | Number (%) |
Inhaled Corticosteroids | 224 (90) |
Oral Corticosteroids | 125 (50) |
Speech & Language Therapy | 249 (100) |
Psychotherapy | 76 (31) |
Heliox | 11 (4) |
Tracheostomy | 3 (1) |