How can I help my baby with laryngomalacia?

How can I help my baby with laryngomalacia?

Hold your child in an upright position during feeding and at least 30 minutes after feeding. This helps keep food from coming back up. Burp your child gently and often during feeding. Don’t give your child juices or foods such as orange juice or oranges that can upset your child’s stomach.

What is the treatment for laryngomalacia?

Laryngomalacia surgery A surgery called supraglottoplasty is the treatment of choice if your child’s condition is severe. Symptoms that signal the need for laryngomalacia surgery include: Life-threatening apneas (stoppages of breathing)

How is a supraglottoplasty done?

This procedure is done through the mouth. A laser or surgical instruments may be used to conservatively remove obstructive tissue in the upper larynx. Supraglottoplasty surgery generally takes about one hour, and the child may or may not require a breathing tube overnight following the procedure.

Is supraglottoplasty safe?

Supraglottoplasty is safe and effective in treatment of severe laryngomalacia.

Is laryngomalacia worse at night?

Symptoms of laryngomalacia tend to be worse during periods of activity and are less obvious during sleep. However, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is associated with reduced upper airway tone and is therefore a time of increased susceptibility to airway obstruction.

Does laryngomalacia hurt?

The burning, irritating sensation is known more commonly as heartburn. GERD may cause a child to regurgitate and vomit and have trouble gaining weight. Other symptoms of more severe laryngomalacia include: difficulty feeding or nursing.

Is laryngomalacia a disability?

If you or your dependent(s) are diagnosed with Congenital Laryngomalacia and experience any of these symptoms, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration.

When is laryngomalacia serious?

Signs of more severe laryngomalacia include difficulty feeding, increased effort in breathing, poor weight gain, pauses in the breathing, or frequent spitting up.