Patient's question:
The baby is now 97 days old. Since birth, it has been noticed that the baby breathes heavily. A few days ago, the baby had a cold with a runny nose and coughing. The doctor prescribed a lung-cleaning and phlegm-resolving medicine. The baby's throat sounds seem to have become heavier, and it chokes during feeding and drinking, expelling a lot of phlegm-like substances. During naps, the baby still snorts. The examination revealed congenital laryngeal stridor, and the doctor recommended calcium and cod liver oil supplements. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
A significant symptom of laryngeal obstruction during stridor, caused by the rapid inhalation of air through the glottis. Children are more likely to exhibit symptoms of laryngeal stridor, which is a congenital laryngeal skeletal developmental abnormality. This is because it is often caused by foreign bodies or inflammatory infections, requiring treatment based on the specific cause. If it is due to tumor compression or vocal cord paralysis, tracheostomy should be performed as soon as possible to prevent hypoxia-induced suffocation and life-threatening complications.