Ankyloglossia with Deviation of the Epiglottis and Larynx (ADEL)
摘要
Ankyloglossia with deviation of the epiglottis and larynx (ADEL), in which the origin of the tongue is positioned anteriorly resulting in suppressed breathing, is considered one of the causes of abnormal crying in infants, including night crying and temper tantrums. Moreover, laryngomalacia is another disease that causes inspiratory wheezing in infants. Wheezing is caused by the common cold, respiratory syncytial (RS) virus, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and aspiration. Crying is an important form of expression for infants as it is their way of communicating with their caregivers and others around them. However, the crying of infants suffering from ADEL or laryngomalacia is unpleasant and may be a factor of child abuse, which has become a social problem recently, as parents present have difficulty with childcare, such as temper tantrums.