Inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) describes an inappropriate, transient, reversible
narrowing of the larynx in response to external triggers. ILO is an important cause of a …

Obstruction of the central airways is an important cause of exercise-induced inspiratory
symptoms (EIIS) in young and otherwise healthy individuals. This is a large, heterogeneous …

Summary Background and Objective The effects of presbyphonia are compounded by the
decline in respiratory function that occurs with age. Commonly recommended exercises to …

Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is caused by paradoxical inspiratory
adduction of laryngeal structures during exercise. EILO is an important cause of upper …

When the ability to cough is impaired, secretion clearance may be assisted and augmented
with mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E). In some individuals, the efficacy of MI-E may …

Introduction The role of respiratory exercises in voice therapy remains unclear as many
patients do not need extensive breath support to meet their voice demands. However, since …

Background Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is common in athletes and
presents with dyspnoea, chest tightness, inspiratory stridor and sometimes panic reactions …

Exercise-induced shortness of breath is not uncommon in otherwise healthy young people.
Based on the presenting symptoms alone, it is challenging to distinguish exercise-induced …

Background: Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is common in young people with
exertional breathing difficulties. Psychological characteristics have been proposed as …

Conclusions: Surgery is an effective treatment in severe cases of supraglottic exercise-
induced laryngeal obstruction (E-ILO). Conservatively treated subjects and subjects tested …