Patient's question:
All symptoms: The baby's throat seems to have phlegm, with loud breathing sounds like "hu hu hu".Onset time and cause: It has been like this for about a month.
Treatment status: None.
Help needed: A prompt reply would be appreciated. The more detailed, the better.
Doctor's answer:
Due to poor development of the child's laryngeal cartilage, the larynx cartilage covers the glottis during inhalation, resulting in a chicken-like cry. This is called congenital laryngeal stridor. If the symptoms are mild, congenital laryngeal stridor usually resolves on its own by the age of 2 to 3, so you can reassure the family. Pay attention to preventing colds and frights in daily life to avoid respiratory infections and laryngeal spasms, which may worsen laryngeal obstruction. If the attack is severe with difficulty in breathing, the infant's position can be adjusted. Lying on the side can alleviate the symptoms. In rare cases of severe laryngeal obstruction, a tracheostomy may be necessary.