STRIDOR IN NEONATES

Strider in neonates is a symptom of upper airway obstruction, usually of the large diameter airways. Its presence should prompt a thorough w orkup. The steps of evaluating neonatal strider include history, physi cal examination, rapid assessment of its severity, and prompt transpor tation to a testing care center. The most common causes of neonatal st rider are presented, and the role of the otolaryngologist experienced in endoscopy of the pediatric airway is detailed.