Rarely seen nasal congenital problems causing neonatal upper respiratory obstruction: a case series

• Main Authors: Yeşim Başal (Author), Abdullah Bariş Akcan (Author), Yasemin Durum Polat (Author), Ceren Günel (Author), Aylin Eryilmaz (Author), Sema Başak (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2016-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Since newborns are obligatory nasal breathers, upper respiratory tract problems may sometimes be life threatening. The most common pathology causing dyspnea and stridor in newborns is laryngomalacia. Nasal cavity pathologies that risk the neonatal airway are more rarely met. These anomalies may be s...