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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)
Congenital laryngeal stridor is caused by various defects that are present at birth. For example, in laryngomalacia, a weakness of the laryngeal structures causes them to collapse during breathing. In children, laryngomalacia is the most common cause of stridor. This particular issue resolves by 12 to 18 months, usually on its own.