Baby and childhood respiratory disorders: laryngeal stridor (strange harsh breathing noises)

BABY AND CHILDHOOD RESPIRATORY DISORDERS: LARYNGEAL STRIDOR (STRANGE HARSH BREATHING NOISES)
Some babies from birth make a strange rasping noise when they breathe. It may be more noticeable when they cry. There are many causes, and the doctor will try to discover the underlying reason, and have this corrected if possible.
Infections of the voice box are the commonest cause. (In serious cases this may develop into croup, as previously described.) Foreign bodies the infant has inhaled, or structural abnormalities that occurred during baby's development, all may play a part.
Noisy breathing is the key symptom. The parent may notice that when the infant breathes, the area between the ribs seems to suck in. Hoarseness, breathing difficulty, and a 'laryngeal crow' (this is a strange crowing noise when baby breathes) may be present.
Treatment
If any of these symptoms are present, they need a full check by the doctor. When the cause has been found, the doctor will work out the necessary treatment. It will vary with the individual; and as treatment varies with cause, it is a matter of tailoring the therapy for the young patient.
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