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For All of These Behaviors<br />

• Larynx appears structurally normal on<br />

visualization<br />

• Abnormal laryngeal muscle posture<br />

present<br />

– Anteroposterior “squeeze” of laryngeal<br />

complex<br />

• Palpable laryngeal muscle tension present<br />

– Massage of thyroid cartilage/hyoid bone<br />

results <strong>in</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>, discomfort

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