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Anyone have Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Feb 17 4:40pm | Replies (186)Comment receiving replies
I have had lsn for over 6 years . Nothing seems to really stop the cough. I am seeing a latyncologist now but have little relief. Do neurologists treat this condition?
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Welcome Texanna. I just found this article that I think you and other members in this discussion group may appreciate. It is written by Dr. Christopher Chang an otolaryngologist.
- Chronic cough from laryngeal sensory neuropathy (LSN) https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2010/09/chronic-cough-laryngeal-sensory-neuropathy-lsn.html
At Mayo Clinic, there is actually a Cough Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cough-clinic/overview/ovc-20399029) to help people frustrated by an unexplained or difficult-to-treat chronic cough find the specialized care. Pulmonary medicine specialists use a multispecialty practice model that consistently yields effective, coordinated, high-value care. Your pulmonologist may work with experts in ear, nose and throat conditions; speech pathology; allergic diseases; digestive disorders (gastroenterology) or others as needed so that you get exactly the care you need.
What has your laryngologist suggested?
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Ohio State docs diagnosed my coughing condition as Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy. I was prescribed Lyrica and Tramadol (meds to calm my over sensitive throat nerves.) It helped with 85% of my spasmodic coughing but I am still plagued with the remaining 15% of symptoms. I then rely on over-the-counter cough medicine and cough drops.... sometimes they help. I've lived with this problem for over 20 years. Hopefully, one day, the medical community will have a solution.