Congenital Airway Abnormalities in Patients Requiring Hospitalization

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Abstract
CONGENITAL AIRWAY abnormalities in the pediatric population are usually mild in severity, often presenting with stridor (noisy breathing from obstructed airflow) or stertor (snorting or gurgling from obstruction in the nose or pharynx). However, exacerbation of symptoms with compromise of respiratory status may become evident in patients with comorbid medical conditions, multiple sites of airway abnormalities (synchronous lesions), and during upper respiratory tract infections. The purpose of this study is to determine the cause of congenital airway abnormalities in pediatric patients requiring hospitalization for their respiratory status, with attention to prematurity, comorbid medical conditions, and outcome.

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