What is vocal cord pharyngeal distal myopathy?
Vocal cord pharyngeal distal myopathy is a condition that involves weakness and muscle loss in the throat area, causing a nasal voice and swallowing difficulties.
How do members experience vocal cord pharyngeal distal myopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vocal cord pharyngeal distal myopathy*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Who has vocal cord pharyngeal distal myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 4 |
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