Patient's question:
The baby is now 97 days old. Since birth, it has been breathing heavily. A few days ago, it 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 while feeding and drinking, coughing up a lot of phlegm-like substances. During naps, it still makes snoring sounds. 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 is the rapid passage of inhaled air through the glottis. Children are more likely to exhibit this symptom of congenital laryngeal skeletal deformity. This is because it is caused by foreign bodies or inflammatory infections, requiring treatment based on the specific cause. If it is caused by tumor compression or vocal cord paralysis, tracheostomy should be performed as soon as possible to prevent hypoxia-induced suffocation, which could be life-threatening.