II. Mechanism
- Inspiratory Gurgles associated with Tracheomalacia
- Softening occurs In or below the Larynx
- Condition resolves spontaneously
- Rings of cartilage in airway becomes more rigid
III. Signs
- Sound continues while infant feeds
- Minimal distress despite significant
- Soft-tissue retraction with inspiration
- No cough (no inflammatory reaction)
IV. Differential Diagnosis: Croup
- Gurgle Stridor sound more liquid sound than with croup
- Gurgles are associated with less respiratory effort
V. Diagnosis
VI. Management
- No management needed
VII. Course
- Sounds of Tracheomalacia may continue until age 2 years
- Development remains normal
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| Concepts | Sign or Symptom (T184) |
| SnomedCT | 24436009 |
| English | gurgling sounds, gurgling, Gurgling, Gurgling sounds, Gurgling (finding) |
| Spanish | gorgoriteo (hallazgo), gorgoriteo, gorgoteo (hallazgo), gorgoteo, sonidos de gorgoteo |
