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Snurgle

See Also
Noisy Breathing
Epidemiology
1. Onset between ages 4 to 8 weeks old
2. Resolves spontaneously shortly after onset
Mechanism
1. Sound produced on inhalation via loose pharyngeal mucus
2. Occurs when mucus producing glands increase output
Accentuating factors
1. High arch palate
2. Small nasal passage
Differential Diagnosis: Snuffling with Common Cold
1. Infant with snurgles sleeps well in any position
2. Infant with snurgles breaths easily with mouth closed
Sound files
1. LungSnurgles.wav

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