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Panel Presentations

Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology

Making Sense of PVFMD/VCD/EILO: A Case-based Approach

Monday, October 13, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Location: 138
Disclosure(s):
VyVy N. Young, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Laura Matrka, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Julina Ongkasuwan, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Juliana K. Litts, CCC-SLP:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Otolaryngologists are often first-line evaluators of breathing and airway-related issues in patients. Dyspnea and stridor may result from a variety of causes, and the importance of the otolaryngologists’ role in performing upper airway evaluation cannot be overemphasized. The clinical entities of paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFMD), vocal cord dyfunction (VCD), and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) are both commonly encountered and yet often misunderstood reasons for patients’ dyspnea complaints. This course provides a multi-disciplinary case-based approach to these entities, including perspective from both laryngology and speech-language pathology experts. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing diagnostic clues to help identify this entity, discussing pros and cons of various types of diagnostic testing, and reviewing what treatment options otolaryngologists can provide for these patients. Recommendations for patient counseling and guidance of expectations will also be reviewed. Understanding, identifying, and managing PVFM/EILO is critical to optimize patient care, improve patients’ symptoms, and avoid unnecessary tests or interventions.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Identify history and symptoms suggestive of PVFM/EILO

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Discuss extent and nature of appropriate work-up for suspected PVFM/EILO

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Review treatment options and expectations for suspected PVFM/EILO

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: This panel addresses a previously identified knowledge gap at the AAO. All presenters are experienced laryngology clinicians and have published or presented on this topic. Our goal is to educate, to decrease delays in care and number of inappropriate tests performed.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

    Moderator(s)

  • VyVy N. Young, MD

    Professor
    University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Laura Matrka, MD

    Professor
    Ohio State Univ
    Columbus, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Julina Ongkasuwan, MD

    Professor
    Baylor Clg of Med
    Houston, TX, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Juliana K. Litts, CCC-SLP

    Senior Speech Pathologist
    Mount Sinai Grabscheid Voice and Swallowing Center
    New York, NY, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.