Laryngomalacia Exposed

Laryngomalacia is the most common congenital laryngeal anomaly and the most frequent cause of stridor in infants and children. Symptoms usually appear within the first 2 weeks of life. Its severity increases up to 6 months. 15-60% of infants with laryngomalacia have synchronous airway anomalies.

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Key information

Conditions

Complications

Age range

14 day–2 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Boushahri Clinic Medical Center

Kuwait City, P.O.Box :698 Salmiya, 22007, Kuwait

About this study

The most common health complications associated with laryngomalacia were: 1. Gastroesophageal reflux which was presented by arching, choking, gagging, feeding aversion and continuous crying 2. Frequent unilateral eye infections 3. Repeated choking, frequent vomiting and poor weight gain 4. Repeated upper respiratory tract infections (viral and bacterial), coughing and cyanosis 5. Repeated secretory otitis media 6. Aspiration pneumonia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

500 full term babies ≥ 37 weeks of both sexes were delivered by different modes of delivery, with birth weights of ≥ 2.5 kg, with no history of natal complications and from the same community.
Mothers of these babies are from different socioeconomic standards with different educational levels.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Boushahri Clinic Medical Center

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Jan 5, 2010
Registry last updated: Feb 5, 2020

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