{"id":1435,"date":"2020-01-20T14:26:30","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T14:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2021-10-01T08:25:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T08:25:05","slug":"what-is-laryngomalacia-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/what-is-laryngomalacia-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Laryngomalacia? Signs and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a new parent requires paying close attention to many details that could potentially be signs and symptoms of a more serious health issue when it comes to your child\u2019s well-being. One of the conditions parents are commonly concerned about is laryngomalacia, a condition that results from a birth defect in your child\u2019s voice box or larynx.<\/span><\/p>\n

In most cases, infants with laryngomalacia are able to eat and grow normally. However, if more severe and concerning symptoms persist, you may have to seek immediate medical attention. Read on to find out more about\u00a0<\/span>laryngomalacia\u00a0<\/span><\/a>and how to treat this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Laryngomalacia?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Laryngomalacia occurs when the tissue above the baby\u2019s vocal cords is floppy and blocks the airway while the baby is breathing or eating. This may result in noisy breathing for your infant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laryngomalacia in most infants and newborns usually resolves on its own. However, some children may require surgery if their symptoms are more severe. If your baby needs surgery to resolve the issue of laryngomalacia, you should know by the time they are 12 months old and your doctor should inform you about the appropriate next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Signs and Symptoms of Laryngomalacia<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you notice that your\u00a0<\/span>baby is breathing faster than normal<\/span><\/a>,<\/b>\u00a0it is likely that they will be diagnosed with laryngomalacia. Usually, most babies with laryngomalacia start showing symptoms at birth or shortly afterward. The symptoms can worsen in the first few weeks of the baby\u2019s life, and most babies outgrow this condition between 9 and 18 months. This means that the tissue in the larynx grows stiffer and makes it easier for the baby to breathe and eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of laryngomalacia include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n