An approach to chronic upper airway noisy breathing in neonates, infants and children in the outpatient setting

Noisy breathing in children is a common clinical sign. Parents often present  to health care professionals with concerns about the pattern and nature of their child's breathing. In this article, we will discuss causes of chronic noisy breathing in children and our approach to their management. Evaluation begins with careful assessment of the child and video or audio record ings are particularly helpful. The characteristic findings will depend on the affected level of the airway. The most common cause of noisy breathing in an infant is laryngomalacia, although there are several other differential diagnoses for stridor to be considered.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: eyes and ent Source Type: research