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Laryngeal issues

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Flossie44 · 30/06/2019 23:07

Anybody had a child with problems around their larynx? Breathing issues caused by it??

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Toddlerteaplease · 30/06/2019 23:12

Do you mean laryngomalacia (floppy larynx?) I'm a paediatric nurse on an ENT ward. We see it a lot.

Toddlerteaplease · 30/06/2019 23:15

Can be caused by reflux. Most kids grow out of it.

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Flossie44 · 30/06/2019 23:21

Thanks for replying.
Dd has induced laryngeal obstruction. It slams shut and she can’t speak or breath. There’s no support out there. Would just be good to speak to someone.

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Toddlerteaplease · 30/06/2019 23:37

I've not heard of that in 14 years of working on this ward. Sorry I can't be of any help. What treatment is she having?

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Flossie44 · 30/06/2019 23:38

She’s at gosh. First line is SALT

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Flossie44 · 30/06/2019 23:39

She uses adrenaline nebulisers when it shuts. (About 3 times a week)

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Toddlerteaplease · 01/07/2019 21:43

That must be terrifying for her and for you.

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Flossie44 · 01/07/2019 22:17

It’s hideous. Really isolating. It happened today at school, resulting in ambulance. They call 999 several times a week. I’m
Emotionally wrecked. Just need someone to talk to

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