10 Calcium Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Laryngospasm
Laryngospasm is a condition where there is involuntary muscular contraction of the vocal folds. While it usually lasts less than a minute, it can also last as long as 20 to 30 minutes. It can be triggered when the vocal cords detect water entry, blood, mucus, or other substances.
Individuals with laryngospasm also tend to experience stridor and retractions. There can be difficulty breathing, speaking, a feeling of suffocation, and unconsciousness due to hypoxia. Some causes of laryngospasm include stress, allergies, asthma, irritants, exercise, fumes, smoke, dust, and food. It is a life-threatening complication of calcium deficiency.
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