Patient's question:
The baby has been making snoring sounds from the time it was a month old. When you place your hand on the position under the back of the neck, you can feel vibrations. Recently, I've noticed that the baby's breathing seems a bit heavy, but not fast. During light sleep, there's a slight sensation of breathing difficulty, similar to how an adult might snore if their pillow isn't positioned correctly. However, during deep sleep, it disappears. Yesterday, a nasal pharyngoscopy was performed, and the report indicated "softening of the laryngeal cartilage." What should I pay attention to in daily life? Besides the secretion of the throat wall covering and the thickening of the mask, what are the other issues?Doctor's answer:
This is a disease caused by calcium deficiency leading to underdevelopment of the laryngeal cartilage. Most cases can be self-cured within 3 to 6 months through methods such as calcium supplementation. If the snoring is severe and accompanied by breathing difficulties, it is important to monitor for potential concurrent respiratory infections. Attention should be paid to preventing transmission, and calcium should be supplemented correctly under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delayed recovery or secondary respiratory difficulties and breathing difficulties.