Laryngomalacia

Laryngomalacia is a condition where the epiglottis, the structure that guards the entrance to the larynx, and which closes over it when we swallow to stop food entering the lungs, flops over it when the infant breathes in, producing noisy breathing called stridor. It usually resolves as the infant grows. More rarely stridor may be caused by a mass of blood vessels, called a haemangioma, affecting the larynx, which may require treatment.
 
 
This information is licensed for use by Wellbeing Information Systems Ltd ("WIS"), and protected by international copyright law. All rights are reserved. (email info@wisinfo.co.uk).
The information provided by WIS is for guidance only. Whilst it is based upon the expert advice of leading professionals, and extensive research, it is not a substitute for diagnosis by a qualified professional. Always consult your doctor, pharmacist or qualified practitioner before making any changes or additions to prescribed medication.