** 1. An allergist / immunologist has specialized training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex conditions such as VCD. [vocal cord dysfunction], who may may ask for further tests such as spirometry or laryngoscopy to confirm the same. 2. Treatment for VCD typically involves activities that relax the throat muscles including: . Speech therapy . Deep breathing techniques 3. If you suffer from GERD, managing the condition will help in treating VCD, like . bland and soft diet, more of milk . avoid hot drinks and spicy food . give small, non-bulky meals more frequently [since GERD causes hiccups/ irritability] . head high position at night. [since GERD causes regurgitation/choking] . Regular moderate meals,take easily digestible foods, vegetables and fruits contain fibre in plenty and should be taken in plenty . Do not sleep immediately after food, have a small walk after each meal. . Prescription medicine with effective results are: Kayam Churna, Tablet Gasex, Kaumarya Assav, Syrup Livomyn, Draksha Arishta PS.Management of GERD in adults is based on disease severity, the degree of symptoms, and presence or absence of complications of GERD determined by the diagnostic evaluation [so be under regular supervision].