Features. 1  Available in most common footprints from subminiature to pancake style. 2  Constructed from stainless steel, carbon steel or aluminum. 3  50 grams to 1.3 million kg/3 million pounds (13,500 kN) miniatures. 4  Accuracy to 0.03%. 5  Unamplified, amplified and digital output available. 6  Dual bridge vibration, and fatigue rated.
Laryngeal paralysis refers to paralysis of the muscles of the larynx that normally contract and expand during breathing. Postoperative laryngeal paralysis may be associated with thyroid surgery. Laryngitis, which may occur as a result of excessive smoking, can lead to permanent voice changes.
Laryngospasm (luh-RING-go-spaz-um) is a brief spasm of the vocal cords that temporarily makes it difficult to speak or breathe. The onset of vocal cord spasms is usually sudden, and the breathing difficulty can be alarming. However, the problem is not life-threatening, and it's generally brief and self-correcting. 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: