Patient's question:
Previously, when the baby was drinking milk, they would always make strange sounds from their throat, with loud exhalations. It felt like they were having difficulty swallowing, and after drinking, they often seemed to have a mouthful of milk they couldn't swallow down. During sleep, I could hear them struggling to catch their breath, and recently, I started hearing a sound of phlegm in their throat. I'm wondering what's wrong with the baby and what I should do. Is it necessary to seek medical attention immediately?Doctor's answer:
From the clinical diagnostic information you described, it is considered that you may have congenital laryngeal stridor, which is medically referred to as laryngeal cartilage softening disease, also known as congenital laryngeal cartilage dysplasia. This is mainly caused by the underdevelopment of laryngeal cartilage in the fetus during pregnancy. It often reappears after a cold.1. It is recommended to consult a pediatrician for a health check-up. Congenital laryngeal stridor usually resolves on its own by the age of 2-3, and treatment is not necessary. Pay attention to preventive measures to avoid catching colds and being startled, in order to prevent recurrent respiratory infections and laryngeal spasms from worsening laryngeal obstruction.