TRACHEAL MALAYSIA?

[anxiousmomof3]

My son when he was born made a loud sqeaking noise when he drank his bottle. Actually he made the noise when he slept ,drank, ate and I was concerned so I insisted on a referral to an ENT. After the exam it was determined he had Tracheal Malaysia. He was 2 months old, and I was told he would grow out of this condition and the only reason for further treatment was if he was having trouble eating and drinking. It has gotten much better and he's 2 years old now, but he still sqeaks loudly when he sleeps. Has anyone else out there had any experience with this. It doesn't bother his sleeping nor does he have problems eating or drinking but I wonder if he will ever grow out of this condition completely.

[my3babies]

my 2 month old son was just diagnosed with tracheal malaysia and i was also told he would grow out of it, but not only does he have the squeaking sound but at times it seems as though he struggles to breathe

[momoftwoboys76]

My  15 month old son was diagnosed with both tracheal and laringo malaysia at 6 weeks. We have been dealing with a horrible cough and runny nose for two months now. He is on his 4th batch of antibiotics. My mother works at a hospital and the Pedi there told her that I should expect this until he is 5/6. That kids with this have trouble coughing and sneezing effectively so they have a hard time getting rid of infections. He has never turned blue completely but his lips and tongue are often blue. It is fustrating because I don't know if I should be relieved by what the dr said or worried.

[lovemykids3995]

My daughter was 3 months old when she was diagnosed with tracheal malaysia. You should consider yourself lucky if you haven't had any trouble from it. She is 6 months old now and has been hospitalized 6 times. The past 6 months has been filled with sleepless nights of worry and fear. She also was diagnosed with laringo malaysia, which is where her airways are also floppy. She has had a chronic cough since she was born, has had episodes of turning blue, and aspiration during feedings. The doctors have also told me she would grow out of it. At this point i am just looking for the light at the end of the tunnel

[jackiektay]

My son is only 6 weeks old and was diagnosed with the same thing. No worries. I only hope it disappears like you say...stay strong, if its improved almost completely theres a good chance that in time it will be gone!

[Enoch Choi]

Per the NLM: "Congenital tracheomalacia generally resolves on its own by the age of 18-24 months. As the tracheal cartilage strengthens and the trachea grows, the noisy respirations and breathing difficulties gradually stop."

Consider "... heart defects, developmental delay, or gastroesophageal reflux" since these can be present in children with this problem.

Ask you pediatrician about it if it lasts past 2 years of age

Enoch Choi, MD