Landau L I
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia.
Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 1999 Feb;54(1):18-21.
Stridor is relatively common in infants, in whom any inflammation of the small, anteriorly placed, neurologically immature upper airway can lead to significant airflow obstruction. Persistent stridor is most commonly due to laryngomalacia but may be due to a range of other structural abnormalities. A clinical diagnosis can often be made based on age, associated symptoms and the nature of the stridor. With the exception of classical mild laryngomalacia, diagnosis is confirmed by endoscopy and/or imaging. With collaboration between all health practitioners involved, the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be provided.
喘鸣在婴儿中相对常见，婴儿前位的细小且神经发育不成熟的上呼吸道发生任何炎症都可能导致严重的气流阻塞。持续性喘鸣最常见的原因是喉软化症，但也可能由一系列其他结构异常引起。通常可以根据年龄、相关症状和喘鸣的性质做出临床诊断。除了典型的轻度喉软化症外，诊断需通过内镜检查和/或影像学检查来确认。通过所有参与的医护人员之间的协作，可以提供正确的诊断和适当的治疗。
