Question
An infant at three months old has a persistent noise in their throat, resembling a cough. This has been the case since birth. The previous treatment and its effectiveness were diagnosed by a doctor as congenital stridor. The content of the request is to inquire whether this is serious and how to treat it?
Answer
This condition is caused by the child’s congenital underdevelopment of cartilage. Special attention should be paid to care, especially at night or during naps if the baby has eaten too much, which may cause breathing difficulties. It is recommended to be more attentive in care and not overfeed before bedtime. Generally, after the child turns three years old and the cartilage grows and develops better, the symptoms will naturally disappear. However, if there is an upper respiratory tract infection, the stridor sound will become more pronounced. This is the suggestion for the question “Three-month-old male infant has had a persistent throat noise since birth.” I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!