Laryngomalacia

Introduction: Laryngomalacia

Description of Laryngomalacia

Laryngomalacia (medical condition): A defect where the larynx is abnormally soft which affects voice quality and can cause breathing problems. The larynx is so soft that when inhalation occurs, the larynx collapses and obstructs the breathing passage.

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Laryngomalacia: A condition where abnormal softness of laryngeal structures causes breathing difficulty and stridor.

Laryngomalacia: [MIM*150280] The presence of soft laryngeal cartilage, especially of the epiglottis, in infants, resulting in inspiratory stridor. SYN: chondromalacia of larynx. [laryngo- + G. malakia, a softness]
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Laryngomalacia as a Disease

Laryngomalacia (medical condition): See Laryngomalacia (disease information).
  »Introduction: Laryngomalacia
  »Symptoms of Laryngomalacia

More information on medical condition: Laryngomalacia:

• Information about Laryngomalacia
• Basic Summary for Laryngomalacia
• Symptoms of Laryngomalacia

External links related to: Laryngomalacia

• OMIM - LARYNGOMALACIA
• eMedicine - Laryngomalacia : Article by Michael R Bye, MD

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