If you suspect stridor, your child’s pediatrician might refer you to a pediatric otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat [ENT] specialist) like our specialized team here at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. …

¿Qué es el estridor? El estridor es un sonido ruidoso o agudo al respirar. Es una señal de que las vías respiratorias superiores están parcialmente bloqueadas. Puede involucrar la nariz, la boca, los …

Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Malacia or Laringomalacia is a condition where floppy tissue above the vocal chords falls into the airway when a child breathes in, causing stridor. Stridor is a medical term for …

Croup is a common childhood respiratory infection of the throat and upper chest, which causes a harsh, “barky” cough – like a dog or a seal barking. There is sometimes difficulty breathing, or noisy …

What causes epiglottitis in a child? The main cause of epiglottitis in children is a bacterial infection that can be spread through the upper respiratory tract. Most cases are caused by the bacteria Hib.

Children with croup have trouble breathing because their small airways swell. Common symptoms include a barking cough, fever, runny nose, and high-pitched “creaking” or whistling sound (stridor) …

Congenital Laryngeal Stridor in Babies What is congenital laryngeal stridor? Congenital laryngeal stridor is a noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing. It is from an abnormally formed voice box (larynx). …

The procedure is done to correct airway problems, in particular to treat laryngomalacia. Some babies are born with this condition, which causes floppy tissue on top of the larynx to fall into the airway when a …

What are human parainfluenza viruses in children? Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are a group of viruses that cause respiratory infections. They can occur at any age but are more common in babies …

Si sospecha que su hijo tiene estridor, es posible que el pediatra le derive a un otorrinolaringólogo pediátrico (especialista en oídos, nariz y garganta [ENT, en inglés]), como nuestro equipo …