Laryngomalacia
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What is the definition of Laryngomalacia?
Laryngomalacia is an abnormality of the voice box (larynx) that leads to the inward collapse of the airway when air is drawn into the lungs (inspiration). It usually becomes apparent at birth or shortly after birth. The most common symptom is noisy breathing (stridor) that is often worse when the infant is on his/her back or crying. In more severe cases, symptoms may include difficulty breathing with the chest pulling inward (retraction), poor weight gain from difficulty feeding, apnea, and cyanosis. The underlying cause of the condition is unknown. Most cases occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition.
What are the alternative names for Laryngomalacia?
  • Laryngomalacia
  • Congenital laryngeal stridor
  • Congenital laryngomalacia
  • Laryngomalacia congenital
Who are the top Laryngomalacia Local Doctors?
Elite in Laryngomalacia
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Elite in Laryngomalacia
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

Michigan Pediatric ENT Associates

7001 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 410, 
West Bloomfield, MI 
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Prasad Thottam is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thottam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Laryngeal Cleft, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Thottam is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Dr. Thottam is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Laryngomalacia
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Elite in Laryngomalacia
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Bridgeville

205 Millers Run Road, 
Bridgeville, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Jeffrey Simons is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a full-time member of the clinical staff at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. He completed residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at UPMC. Dr. Simons then completed a clinical and research fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is board-certified in otolaryngology and is a subspecialty Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Dr. Simons is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the Society for Ear, Nose & Throat Advances in Children, the American Medical Association, and several other professional societies. His clinical interests encompass all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology, including airway and ear disorders.View Dr. Simon's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Simons is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Tongue Tie, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simons is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Simons is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Laryngomalacia
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Elite in Laryngomalacia
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

Telehealth Video Visit

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
Washington, DC 
Experience:
47+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

George H. Zalzal, MD, FACS, FAAP, is the emeritus division chief of Otolaryngology at Children’s National Hospital. He is a fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) and a tenured professor of surgery and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and holds subspecialty certification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Zalzal is internationally recognized for his expertise in pediatric airway management and is considered one of the world’s pioneering leading experts in pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction and endoscopic management, such as supraglottoplasty for the treatment of severe laryngomalacia. He provides complex pediatric ENT care at Children’s National as well as general ENT services at affiliated ambulatory sites. He earned his medical degree followed by residency from the American University of Beirut in 1983. Then did a two-year fellowship in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (1983–1985) and stayed on staff for one year. He joined the faculty at Children’s National in 1986 and served as division chief for 28.5 years (1994–2022), during which time he expanded the division into a nationally and internationally recognized leader and training center in complex pediatric otolaryngology. Dr. Zalzal has trained over 60 fellows and many more residents over the years. Dr. Zalzal has authored more than 160 peer-reviewed publications and presented research at over 250 national and international meetings. He served as associate editor of JAMA Archives of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery for 10 years and currently serves on editorial review boards for multiple specialty journals. He also served as president of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (2003–2004). In recognition of his many contributions, Dr. Zalzal received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the Gabriel F. Tucker Award from the American Laryngological Association. Dr. Zalzal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Micrognathia, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zalzal is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2022 and Otolaryngology: American Board Of Otolaryngology, 1996.

What are the latest Laryngomalacia Clinical Trials?
Laryngomalacia, Examinations and Quality of Life in Children Before and After Treatment With Follow-up After 1 Year

Summary: Laryngomalacia is the most frequent cause of stridor in children under 1 year. The airway obstruction generates turbulent airway flow and creates the characteristic high-frequency stridor sound. In addition, the airway obstruction can cause apnea, a following drop in oxygen saturation and sleep disturbances. The symptoms of laryngomalacia are often worsened by activity, feeding, crying and lying f...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center