Clinical Trial: Laryngomalacia Exposed

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Laryngomalacia Exposed

Brief Summary: 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.

Detailed Summary: 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
Sponsor: Boushahri Clinic Medical Center

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Information By: Boushahri Clinic Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: December 1, 2008
Date Started: January 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: July 16, 2010
Last Verified: December 2008