Laryngomalacia is the most common cause of noisy breathing (stridor) in infants. It happens when the soft, immature tissues of the voice box (larynx) flop inward during breathing, causing partial airway obstruction. • Onset: Usually noticed within the first few weeks of life. • Symptoms: Inspiratory stridor (high-pitched noise, worse when baby is feeding, crying, or lying on the back), sometimes associated with feeding difficulties, reflux, or poor weight gain in severe cases. • Course: In most

Laryngomalacia: A Parent’s Guide Does your baby make squeaky or noisy breathing sounds? It could be laryngomalacia, a common and usually harmless condition in infants. What is it? Laryngomalacia happens when floppy tissues in the voice box partially block the airway, causing high-pitched breathing (stridor). Key Facts • Symptoms start at birth or within weeks. • Most cases resolve by 12-18 months. • Severe cases may affect feeding or breathing and need treatment. When to See a Doctor • Difficult

Supraglottoplasty for Laryngomalacia, Result from a Teritiary Referral Centre