Silent reflux: His cough is more likely due to the acid from his reflux getting into to his lungs, rather than laryngomalacia.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Possibly: The laryngomalacia is just a floppy airway- the airway support hasn't developed well yet, so he makes a lot of noise with breathing. The reflux causes stomach fluids to come up the esophagus (swallowing tube) and causing irritation. That can cause coughing/choking problems. Hold your baby upright after feeds, burp frequently, and avoid overfeeding. Most babies grow out this in time.
Answered 12/13/2013
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Yes: Chest congestion, cough, and wheezing are likely to happen with minimal or no visible spitting-ups.
Answered 12/13/2013
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Yes: Most common associated symptoms related to feeding include regurgitation (ge reflux), emesis, cough, choking, and slow feedings. Infants with laryngomalacia may have a difficult time coordinating suck swallow breath sequence for feeding as a result of their airway obstruction and sometimes have aspiration problems.Treatment of ge reflux and thickening of feedings for aspiration often help.
Answered 12/6/2014
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