ICD-10 Specific code J38.5: Laryngeal spasm

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Laryngeal spasm
Flag for French language  French Spasme laryngรฉ

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 X Diseases of the respiratory system
2 J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
3 J38 Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified
4 J38.5 Laryngeal spasm

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide has anxiolytic and central muscle relaxant properties. It has little autonomic activity. Chlordiazepoxide acts as depressant of the central nervous system producing all levels of CNS depression, from mild sedation to hypnosis, to coma depending on the dose.

Diazepam

Diazepam is a psychotropic substance from the class of 1,4-benzodiazepines with marked properties of suppression of tension, agitation and anxiety as well as sedative and hypnotic effects. In addition, diazepam demonstrates muscle relaxant and anticonvulsive properties. It is used in the short-term treatment of anxiety and tension states, as a sedative and premedicant, in the control of muscle spasm and in the management of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.