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VCD [2 records]

Record 1 2013-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Larynx
CONT

In 1983, physicians at National Jewish reported a new condition that may mimic asthma. This condition is called Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or VCD. VCD causes asthma-like symptoms because of an abnormal closing of the vocal cords. VCD can cause difficulty breathing and even wheezing. Based on these symptoms, many people with VCD may be diagnosed with asthma and treated with asthma medications, including oral steroids... Common symptoms include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, throat tightness, "difficulty getting air in", hoarseness and wheezing... A specific breathing test called a flow volume loop, can be helpful in showing VCD, especially on the "breathing in" or inspiratory part of the loop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Larynx

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A compact disk format which allows for the analog recording of images and the digital recording of sound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

[...] vidéo disque de 12 cm développé par Philips et pouvant contenir 74 minutes de vidéo compressée en MPEG-1.

OBS

La qualité d'image est moyenne. On ne trouve presque plus d'édition à part quelques concerts.

Spanish

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