Patient's question:
My sister gave birth to a baby girl last week. The doctor said she had congenital laryngeal stridor right after birth. She has been treated at Bao'an Hospital for several days now, but I don't know how long this condition will take to heal. Also, why are the medical expenses so high? In just five days, we've spent tens of thousands of yuan. I'd like to ask the experts if there's a quick treatment method available.Doctor's answer:
Hello, congenital laryngeal stridor is caused by malnutrition during pregnancy, fetal calcium deficiency, or an overly large and soft epiglottis cartilage, leading to the narrowing of the laryngeal cavity into a fluttering valve-like condition, resulting in stridor. Clinical manifestations: The infant's breathing is normal at birth, but stridor gradually develops within 1 to 2 months after birth. It is often persistent or intermittent, worsening over time. Stridor occurs only during inspiration and may be accompanied by inspiratory dyspnea. Some cases show no obvious stridor at rest but immediately develop it upon slight stimulation. In some cases, it is related to body position, worsening when lying on the back, and improving when lying on the stomach or side. Most children are otherwise well with no hoarse cry. Note: The condition may worsen during upper respiratory infections. As the child grows older