Vocal Frenulum Spasm (Laryngospasm): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target

Breakthrough of laryngospasm.

Therapy recommendations

  • In cases of persistent (“not subsiding”) laryngospasm, administration of agents (e.g., propofol) for induction of anesthesia (induction of anesthesia)
  • Injection of botulinum toxin; therapy of choice for spasmodic dysphonia (speech spasm) and laryngospasm.