Which is not true about laryngomalacia?
Laryngomalacia It is the M/C congenital anomaly of the larynx It is the M/C condition causing inspiratory stridor afterbih. The stridor worsens during sleep and when baby is in supine position (not in prone position). Rather when the child is placed in prone position it is relieved. On laryngoscopy - Epiglottis is omega shaped and aryepiglottis folds are floppy. Treatment Conservative Management
Omega-shaped epiglottis
Stridor increases on crying, but decreases on placing the child in prone position
Most common congenital anomaly of the larynx
Surgical management of the airway by tracheostomy is the preferred initial treatment