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These include myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disease caused by an inability of certain nerve receptors to function properly); nerve disorders associated with diabetes mellitus (in which the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin which is required for the body to efficiently process sugars, fats, and proteins); and
laryngeal paralysis associated with hypothyroidism.
Laryngospasm is a recognized complication of hypocalcemia; however, our patient had bilateral
laryngeal paralysis. She had been noted to have inspiratory laryngeal adduction on her examination prior to beginning esomeprazole, indicating that she had synkinetic reinnervation rather than complete denervation.
Any condition short of
laryngeal paralysis is not sufficient for return, nor is paralysis alone with no accompanying noise.
He doesn't get around too well anymore; he's deaf as a fence post, and besides aches and pains he suffers from
laryngeal paralysis. It's very hard for him to breathe, especially after he's up and moving about for a while.
Breed specific projects include granulomatous colitis in the Boxer,
laryngeal paralysis polyneuropathy in the Labrador Retriever, protein-losing enteropathy and protein-losing nephropathy in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Scottie Cramp in the Scottish Terrier.
Unilateral
laryngeal paralysis can arise from many different causes.
