Living with Congenital laryngeal abductor palsy
A rare inherited condition present from birth in which the muscles that open the voice box do not work well, causing breathing problems.
Understanding Congenital laryngeal abductor palsy
It starts from birth. Breathing problems range from mild to severe at birth, including lack of oxygen (neonatal asphyxia).
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Breathing problems (respiratory insufficiency)
- Soft voice box tissue (laryngomalacia)
- Breathing problems at birth, mild to severe
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include ear, nose, and throat specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Ear, nose, and throat specialists (otolaryngologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes cause this condition. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
Also known as: congenital laryngeal abductor paralysis; familial vocal cord dysfunction; gerhardt syndrome; labd; laryngeal abductor paralysis; laryngeal abductor paralysis, x-linked
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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