Question
A newborn has been diagnosed with congenital laryngomalacia, and the family is confused about the treatment duration and medical costs. The newborn has been receiving treatment in the hospital for several days, but the family wants to know how long it typically takes for this condition to heal and why the treatment costs are high, having already spent tens of thousands of yuan in just five days. The family seeks expert opinions to understand if there are faster treatment methods available.
Answer
Congenital laryngomalacia is caused by malnutrition during pregnancy, leading to fetal calcium deficiency, or by excessive and soft cartilage, causing the larynx to narrow and forming a valve-like vibration that produces laryngoscopy. Clinical manifestations include normal breathing at birth, but gradually developing laryngoscopy within 1 to 2 months after birth, which is often persistent or intermittent and may worsen. Laryngoscopy typically occurs only during inhalation and may be accompanied by respiratory difficulties during inhalation. In some cases, laryngoscopy may…