Struggling with Breathing Difficulty: Could it be VCD?

yup, hate it

I was diagnosed last year and mine constrict so that for periods of time I can't breathe, it gets worse when I panic so I try to remain calm, it typically makes it get better whenever that happens

I had breathing difficulty and hoarseness. Inhaler didn't relieve breathing issue. After ENT did a scope I was referred to otolaryngologist and was diagnosed with vocal cord paralysis due to having a virus in March 2020 very sick. Then ended up with bells palsy that affected my vocal cord.

I was diagnosed only last year. And I think it might be a placeholder diagnosis until we find out more. It used to be exercise induced asthma but I have no trouble exhaling. It’s breathing in during exercise that is the big problem. So far I just keep taking my inhaler 30 and 15 minutes before planned exercise like a walk or hike.

Yeah, very much so. I can’t play flute anymore which is a bummer.

Ugh what did you get it from?

I’ve had VCD for some years now but just had a diagnosis last week! It 100% impacts my breathing on my day to day life. The only thing that helped me personally was Flonase believe it or not. It helped with the aeroallergens that would cause my issues. However, whenever I have a laughing fit, it tends to come strong unfortunately.

I’m with PAP112, I was in and out of the hospital for years thinking it was asthma, when really it was VCD. Much less mysterious and easier to manage!

Yeah :( it’s really worrying me, along with the speaking difficulties. Wheezing and coughing especially at night.

Yes! I was misdiagnosed for asthma and a bunch of other lung/heart issues before we finally realized it was VCD