Laryngomalacia
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The pediatrician and the neonatologist are the specialists who evaluate laryngomalacia, the most common cause of noisy breathing in infants. It occurs when the tissues of the larynx are still soft and partially collapse during breathing, producing a characteristic sound.
How it presents:
- A high-pitched sound when inhaling, especially when lying down or feeding
- Breathing that seems noisier with crying or exertion
- In some cases, difficulty feeding or reflux
When to pay attention: When the sound is accompanied by fatigue while feeding, breathing pauses, or poor weight gain.
Which specialists treat it? In addition to the pediatrician and the neonatologist, the pediatric pulmonologist and the pediatric surgeon may be involved. Having a professional examine the baby makes it possible to confirm the source of the sound and provide appropriate follow-up.
Data on 169 doctors who treat laryngomalacia
Which specialist treats laryngomalacia?
Laryngomalacia is treated by a pediatrician, a specialist in child health. A pediatric pulmonologist may also be involved in diagnosis and follow-up. Find both.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in laryngomalacia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is laryngomalacia?
The pediatrician and the neonatologist are the specialists who evaluate laryngomalacia, the most common cause of noisy breathing in infants. It occurs when the tissues of the larynx are still soft and partially collapse during breathing, producing a characteristic sound.
Which doctor treats laryngomalacia?
Laryngomalacia is treated by a pediatrician, a specialist in child health. A pediatric pulmonologist may also be involved in diagnosis and follow-up. Find both.