Pediatric ENT: stridor: practice question

A ENT question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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ENT · Pediatric ENT: stridor

Sample item

An infant has chronic inspiratory stridor that worsens when feeding or lying supine but is otherwise thriving. What is the most likely cause?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Laryngomalacia

Laryngomalacia is the commonest cause of congenital stridor and typically worsens with feeding or supine position. Many cases improve as the airway matures, but poor weight gain or severe distress needs assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Laryngomalacia (correct)

    Correct. Positional chronic infant stridor is typical of laryngomalacia.

  • B. Retropharyngeal abscess

    Retropharyngeal abscess causes fever, neck symptoms, and acute illness.

  • C. Epiglottitis

    Epiglottitis is acute and severe with drooling and toxicity.

  • D. Croup

    Croup is an acute viral illness with barking cough.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Laryngomalacia. Laryngomalacia is the commonest cause of congenital stridor and typically worsens with feeding or supine position.

Why is "Retropharyngeal abscess" not the answer?

Retropharyngeal abscess causes fever, neck symptoms, and acute illness.

Why is "Epiglottitis" not the answer?

Epiglottitis is acute and severe with drooling and toxicity.

Why is "Croup" not the answer?

Croup is an acute viral illness with barking cough.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric ENT: stridor in ENT. Many cases improve as the airway matures, but poor weight gain or severe distress needs assessment.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Pediatric ENT: stridor?

Learn tuning fork results and audiogram patterns by sketching them. Then use the flashcards and the other ENT questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.