Laryngomalacia Congenital flaccid larynx

• Facts:
  Most common laryngeal congenital abnormality
• History / PE:
  Inspiratory stridor exacerbated with exertion
  Symptoms appear within first 2 yrs of life, gradually increase in severity
• Diagnosis:
  Epiglottis "rolling in from side to side" (laryngoscopy)
• Treatment:
  Self limiting condition, subsides by 18 months of age
  Hold child upright for 30 minutes after feeding
  Never feed child lying down