Yet to Bloom: Noisy Breathing & Laryngomalacia

Laryngomalacia is a common condition in infants where the soft tissues above the vocal cords are floppy, causing noisy breathing. While it can sound scary, it's typically harmless and improves on its own as babies grow. But in severe cases, a simple procedure can help open up those tiny airways. Check with your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your little one's breathing. | University of Utah Health

Five key points about laryngomalacia:1. LARYNGOMALACIA is a congenital condition characterized by the softening of the tissues of the larynx (voice box) above the vocal cords. This softness causes these tissues to collapse inward during inhalation, leading to airway obstruction and a distinctive high-pitched sound known as stridor.2. **Symptoms**: The primary symptom of laryngomalacia is inspiratory stridor, which typically becomes noticeable within the first few weeks of life. Other symptoms ma