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Stridor (Peds)
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Differential Diagnosis
Pediatric stridor
<6mo
- Laryngotracheomalacia
- Vocal cord paralysis (weak cry)
- Subglottic stenosis (previous intubation)
- Airway hemangioma (usually regresses by age 5)
- Vascular ring/sling
>6mo
- Croup
- Epiglottitis
- Bacterial tracheitis
- Foreign body (sudden onset)
- Retropharyngeal abscess (muffled voice, fever)
See also
References
Authors
Ross Donaldson, Jordan Swartz, Sharon Cu, Claire, Daniel Ostermayer
