Laryngomalacia dominant congenital (medical condition): A dominantly inherited birth 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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»Introduction: Laryngomalacia, dominant congenital
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when if affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Laryngomalacia dominant congenital as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
Laryngomalacia dominant congenital (medical condition): See Laryngomalacia, dominant congenital (disease information).
»Introduction: Laryngomalacia, dominant congenital
»Symptoms of Laryngomalacia, dominant congenital
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