Laryngomalacia

Intermittent squeaky inspiratory noise from collapsing larynx during respiration. Usually from birth.

Often worse when lying on back, or with colds, or with reflux (vomits).  Worse if hypognathia eg Pierre-Robin sequence.

Clinical diagnosis usually. Settles in first few months of life.

Will need intervention if significantly increased work of breathing, cyanosis or apnoeas, or growth failure.

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