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Conditions›ENT diseases›Laryngeal diseases›Laryngomalacia

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
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Cartilage disorders, Laryngeal diseases, Musculoskeletal problems
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Body locations

Neck (front)

Symptoms

Low muscle tone
Feeding difficulties
Unintentional weight loss

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Electrocardiogram

Related questions

A member asked:
Does laryngomalacia can affect how to speech?
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Are there links between laryngomalacia and aversion to foods?
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Where can I find someone to help me take care of laryngomalacia baby?
2 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
A 35-year-old female asked:
Can you explain laryngomalacia and how serious it is and any complications with it and what to watch out for ?
1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
A 47-year-old member asked:
Are there any over-the-counter treatments for laryngomalacia?
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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?
1 doctor answer4 doctors weighed in
A 27-year-old female asked about a female:
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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A 39-year-old female asked:
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?
2 doctor answers5 doctors weighed in
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dx Laryngomalacia. Virus caused sig. Strider/loss of voice. epiglotitis R/O Could combo laryngeal inflammation &Laryngomalacia cause severe symptoms
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A 39-year-old female asked about a male:
4yo has severe laryngomalacia, sleep apnea, aspirates, history of hypotonia & gross motor delay, MTHFR, midline defects, SPD, possible autism. Causes?
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