Laryngospasm
DISORDER IN WHICH THE ADDUCTOR MUSCLES OF THE VOCAL CORDS EXHIBIT INCREASED ACTIVITY LEADING TO LARYNGEAL SPASM
Laryngismus; Laryngospasms; Laryngeal spasm; Laryngo-spasm; Glottic spasm
Laryngospasm is an uncontrolled or involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the vocal folds. The condition typically lasts less than 60 seconds, but in some cases can last 20–30 minutes and causes a partial blocking of breathing in, while breathing out remains easier.