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Laryngomalacia is a common cause of a rapid, low-pitched form of stridor that may be heard when a baby inhales. This harmless condition does not require medical attention.
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What is the name for the condition where there are two extra flaps of skin at the epiglottis?
It sounds like laryngomalacia.
What are the unusual diseases of respiratory system?
Some include Hemosiderosis (Abnormal accumulation of iron in the lungs), Kartagener Syndrome (An inherited syndrome of chronic respiratory problems and misplaced internal organs), and Laryngomalacia (condition in which the voicebox (larynx) and epiglottis are soft rather than firm)
What happens if infant develops a fever of 100.1 and has Laryngomalacia should I be concerned?
well of 100.11 fever you should take chanrge.if its gets higher than 104.5 take to the hosital.if your a kid like me trying to cure this than look up under fever facts 101.
Why is the windpipe in the lungs surrounded by a tough cartilage?
The trachea and major bronchi contain cartilaginous rings. These rings function to prevent collapse of the structure during respiration. During inspiration, a negative pressure force is created within the thoracic cavity by the flattening of the diaphragm and action of the intercostal muscles to raise the ribs. If the trachea were not internally supported, the negative pressure would result in its collapse, preventing air movement and gas exchange. Tracheomalacia or laryngomalacia is a congenital disorder seen in young children in which the tracheal rings are incomplete or weak and this exact scenario occurs - during inspiration, the trachea collapses and the child cannot breathe and develops respiratory distress.
