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  1. Laryngomalacia

    Laryngomalacia is the most common cause of stridor in infancy, in which the soft, immature cartilage of the upper larynx collapses inward during inhalation, causing airway obstruction. It can also be seen in older patients, especially those with neuromuscular conditions resulting in weakness of the muscles of the throat. However, the infantile form is much more common.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Laryngomalacia

    A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the LARYNX. This results in a floppy laryngeal wall making patency difficult to maintain.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of laryngomalacia in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of laryngomalacia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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