Vocal cord paralysis: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on vocal cord paralysis: clinical features: Demographic features It most often frequent in the sixth decade Males account for 60% of cases: about three-quarters are smokers Clinical features Differential diagnosis: other causes of stridor

Demographic features

  • It most often frequent in the sixth decade
  • Males account for 60% of cases: about three-quarters are smokers

Clinical features

Differential diagnosis: other causes of stridor

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