Vocal Frenulum Spasm (Laryngospasm): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of laryngospasm (laryngospasm).

Family history

  • What is the general health of your family members?
  • Are there any common atopic diseases in your family?

Social anamnesis

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • How long has this symptomatology been present?
  • Do you have shortness of breath?*
  • Have you noticed a bluish discoloration of skin/mucous membranes?
  • Have you recently had an upper respiratory infection?
  • Have you experienced these symptoms before?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (pulmonary / respiratory diseases, atopy).
  • Surgeries (anesthesia?)
  • Vaccination status
  • Allergies
  • Medication history

Medication history

  • Anesthetics – medications used to induce and maintain anesthesia.

* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)