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Hi,
I didn’t have breathing problems but developed nodules on my vocal cords when I regurgitated during a routine procedure while under anesthesia and lost my voice. Until you see the ENT I would try some gentle breathing exercises, drink plenty of fluids and, to keep your lungs open may I suggest steam. You can use the old fashioned method of putting a towel over your head while bending over a pot of boiling water. I ended up going to speech therapy and these were some of the things I was told to do for the vocal cords and also to keep your lungs open. Do what you are comfortable doing and don’t let stress interfere...I can imagine how scary this all is. Remain as calm as you can as stress may trigger an episode.

Good luck

FL Mary

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mermaid7272 | @mermaid7272 | Jun 12, 2020

Thanks for your tips, they are very much appreciated. I do have a steam humidifier & use it before bedtime. The problem, as you might imagine, is that no air can get past my vocal cords until the spasm passes. But if it happens again, I shall try. The humidifier is set up by my bed & ready to use.
This is a horrific condition- I can only hope the dr. can help before it happens again.

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