Neonatal tracheitis

Definition

A disease of the trachea in neonates, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This disease is characterised by stridor, or increased respiratory effort. Transmission is commonly by inhalation of the infectious agent. Confirmation is by direct laryngoscopy.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Respiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period

• KB20Intrauterine hypoxia
• KB21Birth asphyxia
• KB22Metabolic acidaemia in newborn
• KB23Respiratory distress of newborn
• KB24Congenital pneumonia
• KB26Neonatal aspiration syndromes
• KB27Pulmonary air leak or related conditions originating in the perinatal period
• KB28Pulmonary haemorrhage originating in the perinatal period