What is another word for laryngospasm?
Pronunciation: [lˈaɹɪŋɡˌɒspazəm] (IPA) 
Laryngospasm is a medical term used to describe a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscles in the voice box. When this happens, the airway becomes blocked, making it difficult or impossible to breathe. In the medical field, there are several synonyms for laryngospasm, like vocal cord spasm, throat spasm, glottic spasm. Regardless of what it is called, laryngospasm can be a severe and frightening condition, which requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of laryngospasm include a sensation of choking or suffocation, inability to speak or breathe, and a bluish color appearing on the skin due to a lack of oxygenation.
