All are true regarding laryngomalacia except:: (A) Poor prognosis, (B) Most common congenital anomaly, (C) Stridor, (D) Gets relieved in prone position
Answer is A. (a) Poor prognosis(Ref. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Otolaryngology, Lalwani, 3rd ed., 481; Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 2; 333)The prognosis of laryngomalacia is very good; stridor disappears on its own by two years of age. Rest all are true