Aetiological profile of paediatric stridor in a Malaysian tertiary hospital

Abstract

Conditions causing stridor in paediatric patients can range from minor illnesses to life-threatening disorders. Proper evaluation and correct diagnosis are essential for timely intervention. The objective of this study was to determine the aetiological profiles and the management of paediatric patients with stridor referred to the Otorhinolaryngology Department of Hospital Serdang.

Keywords

• Congenital laryngeal anomaly
• laryngomalacia
• paediatric
• stridor
• synchronous airway lesion