Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6213259 International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2016 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

ObjectiveTo provide recommendations for the comprehensive management of young infants who present with signs or symptoms concerning for laryngomalacia.MethodsExpert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG).ResultsConsensus recommendations include initial care and triage recommendations for health care providers who commonly evaluate young infants with noisy breathing. The consensus statement also provides comprehensive care recommendations for otolaryngologists who manage young infants with laryngomalacia including: evaluation and treatment considerations for commonly debated issues in laryngomalacia, initial work-up of infants presenting with inspiratory stridor, treatment recommendations based on disease severity, management of the infant with feeding difficulties, post-surgical treatment management recommendations, and suggestions for acid suppression therapy.ConclusionLaryngomalacia care consensus recommendations are aimed at improving patient-centered care in infants with laryngomalacia.

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