Laryngomalacia is a condition of the voice box that results in noisy breathing. It occurs when the soft tissues of the voice box pull into the airway when a person inhales. Another symptom of this ...

Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child's hearing. Very loud sounds — from fireworks or firearms, for example — can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, ...

Supraglottoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess tissue in the larynx, or voice box. It is the primary treatment for laryngomalacia, a condition that causes stridor, or noisy breathing, ...

Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child's hearing. Very loud sounds — from fireworks or firearms, for example — can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, ...

Children are curious and they often explore the world by placing small objects in their mouths, noses or ears. Although many of these episodes appear to be harmless, some can rapidly escalate into a m ...