Laryngomalacia
Synopsis

Laryngomalacia causes a wet-sounding inspiratory stridor that may be aggravated by upper respiratory tract infection, supine position, and activities such as feeding and sleeping. Signs of severe laryngomalacia include apneic episodes, frequent spitting up, feeding difficulties, and poor weight gain.
Symptoms typically present very early within the first few weeks of life and resolve within a year.
The condition is far more common in the pediatric population and is rarely found in adults.
Codes
Q31.5 – Congenital laryngomalacia
SNOMEDCT:
38086007 – Laryngomalacia
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Last Updated:06/20/2022