Laryngomalacia
A condition also known as soft larynx, this is the most common reason the soft, immature cartilage of the upper larynx collapses when infants inhale, causing croupy noises and sometimes obstructing air flow.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very common |
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Does laryngomalacia can affect how to speech?
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Are there links between laryngomalacia and aversion to foods?
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Can you explain laryngomalacia and how serious it is and any complications with it and what to watch out for ?
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Are there any over-the-counter treatments for laryngomalacia?
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My baby had an xray for laryngomalacia doc said it shows a shadow but didn't seem concerned should I be or is it normal?
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My 3 yo daughter was born with laryngomalacia and was on honey thick liquids until 2. She doesn't eat very much. Weighs 36 lbs. Should I be concerned?
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My baby has laryngomalacia and it was almost gone, but last month it sounds like his nose is totally blocked at night. He is 11 month. Will it go awa?
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Dx Laryngomalacia. Virus caused sig. Strider/loss of voice. epiglotitis R/O Could combo laryngeal inflammation &Laryngomalacia cause severe symptoms
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4yo has severe laryngomalacia, sleep apnea, aspirates, history of hypotonia & gross motor delay, MTHFR, midline defects, SPD, possible autism. Causes?
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My 5mon old is drooling n chewing constanly n she been doin that since she was born what could be wrong I know she has stage 1 renal diese small heart that should go away larangomalica geard?
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My 8 month old has larygomalcia. The doctor said there's no treatment that he will out grow it?
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