Discovering Laryngomalacia
Discovering Laryngomalacia
Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital malformation of the larynx. It results from
 abnormal prolapse of supraglottic structures during inspiration. Symptoms usually appear
 within the first 2 weeks of life. Its severity increases in up to 6 months. 15-60% of infants
 with laryngeomalacia have synchronous airway anomalies.
500 full term babies ≥37 weeks of both sexes delivered by different modes of delivery, with
 birth weights ≥2.5 kg, no history of natal or post-natal complications and from the same
 community. Mothers of these babies are from different socioeconomic standards and from the
 same community. These babies were diagnosed as having laryngomalacia. Clinical, flexible
 nasal and laryngeal scope, radiological and milk scintiscan were the tools used in our
 assessment. One thousand full term babies delivered with normal larynx, almost within the
 same period of time and from the same community were used as a control.

 Laryngomalacia was recognized with significant statistical difference in dacryostenosis,
 deviated nasal septum, adenoid hypertrophy and gastroesophageal reflux disease. No
 significant statistical difference in pectus excavatum, cleft lip or palate, congenital lobar
 emphysema fistula and choanal atresia.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  500 full term babies ≥ 37 weeks of both sexes were delivered by different modes of
 delivery, with birth weights of ≥ 2.5 kg, with no history of natal complications and
 from the same community.

 -  Mothers of these babies are from different socioeconomic standards with different
 educational levels.

 Exclusion Criteria:

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