common health Problems develop during infancy

failure to thrive

a term used to describe a condition in which infants or children fail to gain weight, grow, or develop as expected for their age and gender.

choanal atresia

blockage in the back of a baby’s nose that makes it hard to breathe. It’s often seen in newborns with other birth defects, such as Treacher Collins syndrome or CHARGE syndrome.

bilateral choanal atresia

his type blocks both nasal passages. It’s very dangerous because babies breathe only through their noses for the first four to six weeks of life.

unilateral choanal atresia

This type only blocks one nasal passage, often the one on the right. It’s more common than bilateral choanal atresia. Babies with this form may be able to compensate by breathing through the one open side of their

manifestations of choanal atresia

croup / laryngotracheobronchitis

A term applied to a broad classification of UPPER AIRWAY illness that result from inflammation and narrowing of the larynx, the trachea and the Bronchi

Corticosteroids

Medication help lung mature, reduce swelling in airway, provide 72hrs long lasting effect. Admin in croup : oral injectable

Nebulized epinephrine

Short acting effect, reduce swelling, should be done @ hospital due to rebound effect

Bronchiolitis

Common lower respi. Tract infection primarily affecting infants n young childrenn esp. Under age of 2

Cystic fibrosis

Genetic disorder characterized by the production of thick n sticky mucus that affects various organs in the body, particularly the lungs n digestive system