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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?
Stacey L. Ishman
Dr. Stacey L. Ishman
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
Dr. Stacey L. Ishman
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
3333 W Tech Rd, 
Miamisburg, OH 
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English

Stacey Ishman is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Miamisburg, Ohio. Dr. Ishman and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Laryngomalacia, Mastoiditis, Adenoidectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Ishman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sukgi S. Choi
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
Dr. Sukgi S. Choi
Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
1 Childrens Hospital Dr, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken English

Sukgi Choi is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Choi and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Gresham T. Richter
Pediatric Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Otolaryngology
Dr. Gresham T. Richter
Pediatric Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Otolaryngology

Arkansas Health Group

9500 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 210 A, 
Little Rock, AR 
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English, Spanish

Gresham Richter is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Richter and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Laryngomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Arteriovenous Malformation, Vascular Birthmark, Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Richter is currently accepting new patients.

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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
Laryngomalacia, Examinations and Quality of Life in Children Before and After Treatment With Follow-up After 1 Year
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 18, 2024

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