Congenital laryngeal stridor is commonly seen in congenital laryngeal chondromalacia, congenital laryngeal webbing, congenital laryngeal cysts, congenital laryngeal clefts, etc. Mild to moderate congenital laryngeal chondromalacia can be gradually relieved by conservative treatments, whereas severe congenital laryngeal stridor often requires medical consultation, and surgical treatments are chosen under the guidance of doctors. So, congenital laryngeal stridor is going to get better.
Congenital laryngeal stridor is a symptom caused by a congenital disease of the larynx that causes obstruction of the larynx, which is mainly characterized by a high-pitched wheezing sound during inhalation, which may be accompanied by the triple concave sign. Difficulty in feeding and growth retardation is another important manifestation of the disease.
If the child’s growth and development are normal, no special treatment is needed. In mild to moderate cases of laryngeal stridor caused by congenital laryngeal cartilage softening, conservative treatments such as balanced nutrition, appropriate vitamin D and calcium supplementation, and avoidance of gastroesophageal reflux can be tried, which can be gradually relieved with the development of age up to two years old.
In case of severe congenital laryngeal stridor, especially with dyspnea, feeding difficulties, growth retardation or even respiratory failure, surgery is needed as soon as possible. In individual children with severe respiratory distress that is difficult to relieve in the short term, a tracheotomy should be considered to avoid asphyxia and save the child’s life.
Congenital laryngeal stridor may also be caused by other reasons, if the child has related symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, a clear diagnosis, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.