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Your vocal cords are located in an upper part of the airway called the voice box (larynx). A vocal cord spasm limits the flow of air through the larynx. The cause of laryngospasm is often not known, but certain conditions may be contributing factors or triggers: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which acid from the stomach backs up into the food pipe (esophagus)
Symptoms and Causes of Blepharospasm. Blepharospasm is a condition that causes a rapid blinking of the eye due to involuntary contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscle of the eyelid.1 This is a quick type of spasm which sometimes appears as if the eyelid is closed. The pet's eye may tear and he may be reluctant to look at bright lights in addition to the swift blinking.