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Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction: Handout and Treatment Guide

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material provides information on triggers, prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of inducible laryngeal obstruction, more specifically exercise or exertion induced. Furthermore, this material includes a clinical reference for the SLP on more specific information regarding treatment of this diagnosis in speech therapy.
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How Damage to the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves Affects Swallowing and Voice

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a visual depicting the unique pathway of the recurrent laryngeal nerves from the brainstem, around the heart, and up to the larynx. The handout describes the purpose of cranial nerves as well as the specific functions of the vagus nerve and recurrent laryngeal nerves. The handout features a list of symptoms that patients may experience with damage to these nerves.
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