2.8 Laryngomalacia Flashcards
1
Q
What sound is heard in laryngomalacia?
A
chronic stridor
2
Q
In laryngomalacia what is structurally different?
A
- omega shape epiglottis
- short aryepiglottic folds (run between arytenoid and epiglottis)
- softer supraglottic larynx tissue (flops across during insp)
3
Q
When does laryngomalacia peak in incidence?
A
around 6 months
4
Q
What makes laryngomalacia / the stridor worse?
A
- feeding
- upset
- lying on back
- during URTI
5
Q
Management of laryngomalacia?
A
reassure, most resolve as larynx grows and no intervention required
rarely tracheostomy
surgery on larynx is an option
