Patient's question:
Previously, when the baby was drinking milk, they would always make strange noises from their throat, with loud exhalation and inhalation. It seemed like they had difficulty swallowing, and after drinking, they always felt like there was a mouthful of milk they couldn't swallow down. During sleep, I could hear them struggling to breathe, and recently, I started hearing a sound of phlegm in their throat. I want to know what is wrong with the baby and what to 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, medically known as laryngeal cartilage softening disease, or also called congenital laryngeal cartilage dysplasia. This is mainly caused by the poor development of laryngeal cartilage in the fetus while in the womb. It often reappears after a cold.1. It is recommended to have a health check-up with a pediatrician. Congenital laryngeal stridor is usually self-limiting and can often resolve by the age of 2-3, requiring no treatment. In the meantime, pay attention to preventive measures to avoid catching colds or being startled, in order to prevent recurrent respiratory infections and laryngeal spasms from worsening the laryngeal obstruction.