Abstract
Introduction: Stridor is an Abnormal, Harsh, High Pitched Inspiratory Sound Produced by Turbulent Airflow Through Partially Obstructed Airway of the Laryngeal area of the Extrathoracic Trachea. Croup & Laaryngomalacia Are the Most Common Infectious & Congenital Etiology of Stridor Respectively
Aim: Non Infectious Causes of Stridor in Pediatric age group (0-12 years) in our Institute
Materials and Methods: This is an Observational study of 50 Cases of Stridor in Infants and Children Below 12 Years Presented at the Department of Paediatrics, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Chidambaram during January 2015 to December 2015
Results: Majority of Stridor Cases are in the age group less than a year (56%) and Laryngomalacia (26%) is the most common non infectious cause of Stridor. males are more commonly affected
Conclusion: Majority of Paediatric cases Presenting with airway Problems Necessitates the Immediate Evaluation and Management and Delay in Diagnosis leads to Morbid Outcome.
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Corresponding Author
Suganya.C
Department of Pediatrics, Rajah Muthaih Medical College and Hospital,
Annamalai Nagar, Chidamabaram-608002, Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.87
