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How does stridor in laryngomalacia change with different activities?
How does stridor in laryngomalacia change with different activities?
- Decreases during crying & feeding, increases when baby is made to lie in prone position
- Increases during crying & feeding, decreases when baby is made to lie in prone position (correct)
- Stays the same during all activities
- Only occurs during feeding
What is the most common cause of stridor in infants?
What is the most common cause of stridor in infants?
- Bronchiolitis
- Laryngomalacia (correct)
- Pneumonia
- Croup
At what age does laryngomalacia typically improve on its own?
At what age does laryngomalacia typically improve on its own?
- 1-2 years
- 12-24 months
- At birth
- 2-12 months (correct)
When does the stridor in laryngomalacia typically increase?
When does the stridor in laryngomalacia typically increase?
What is the characteristic feature of the epiglottis in laryngomalacia?
What is the characteristic feature of the epiglottis in laryngomalacia?
At what age does laryngomalacia usually start to improve on its own?
At what age does laryngomalacia usually start to improve on its own?