Neonatal Stridor: Diagnosis and Management

Jay Bhatt; Jeremy D Prager

doi:10.1016/j.clp.2018.07.015

Neonatal Stridor: Diagnosis and Management

Clin Perinatol. 2018 Dec;45(4):817-831. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2018.07.015. Epub 2018 Sep 24.

Authors

Jay Bhatt¹, Jeremy D Prager²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13123 E 16th Avenue, B-455, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
² Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12631 E. 17th Avenue, B-205, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Electronic address: jeremy.prager@childrenscolorado.org.

PMID: 30396420
DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2018.07.015

Abstract

Stridor, a common presenting sign of respiratory distress in a newborn, has many systemic causes. It may arise from the larynx or the tracheobronchial airway. This article presents the most common pathologic conditions in this anatomic region, with highlights on management.

Keywords: Laryngeal obstruction; Neonatal respiratory distress; Neonatal stridor; Tracheal anomalies.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Airway Obstruction / etiology
Airway Obstruction / physiopathology
Bronchoscopy / methods
Female
Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
Humans
Laryngomalacia / complications
Laryngomalacia / diagnosis
Laryngoscopy / methods
Laryngostenosis / complications
Laryngostenosis / diagnosis*
Laryngostenosis / surgery
Male
Prognosis
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / etiology*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / therapy
Respiratory Sounds / diagnosis
Respiratory Sounds / etiology*
Survival Rate
Tracheal Stenosis / complications*
Treatment Outcome