Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Is The Cause And Treatment Of Laryngomalacia In An Infant?
Question: Hi,
My son is diagnosed with Laryngomalacia and is currently under medication. He is now 9 weeks old. He is gaining weight properly now, current weight 4.7 kg as against 3.19 kg at birth. The breathing noise has now reduced post the medication which started 4 weeks back. Due to an emergency we need to take a domestic flight (2 hrs duration). Please suggest if it is advisable if we take normal precautions like breast feeding during take off and landing.
Thanks
XXXX
My son is diagnosed with Laryngomalacia and is currently under medication. He is now 9 weeks old. He is gaining weight properly now, current weight 4.7 kg as against 3.19 kg at birth. The breathing noise has now reduced post the medication which started 4 weeks back. Due to an emergency we need to take a domestic flight (2 hrs duration). Please suggest if it is advisable if we take normal precautions like breast feeding during take off and landing.
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
flight journey is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
Laryngomalacia is congenital conditions of larynx where in the larynx are very flabby and lax causing noisy breathing.
This condition is self limiting.
The noisy breathing will be there on and off upto the age of 5 yrs.
More pronounced during any upper respiratory tract infection.
Yes, you can do flight journey. No extra precaution is needed except feeding during landing and take off.
Don't worry. Your kid will be fine by 2 to 3 yrs of age.
Take precaution that he doesn't catch up with any cold and cough.
Hope my answers have helped you.
Pleased to help you further. Thanks.
flight journey is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
Laryngomalacia is congenital conditions of larynx where in the larynx are very flabby and lax causing noisy breathing.
This condition is self limiting.
The noisy breathing will be there on and off upto the age of 5 yrs.
More pronounced during any upper respiratory tract infection.
Yes, you can do flight journey. No extra precaution is needed except feeding during landing and take off.
Don't worry. Your kid will be fine by 2 to 3 yrs of age.
Take precaution that he doesn't catch up with any cold and cough.
Hope my answers have helped you.
Pleased to help you further. Thanks.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
