What Is CHARGE Syndrome?
7. Choanal Atresia
People are able to breathe in through the mouth or through the nose. We are able to breathe through our noses thanks to the choanae, which are the passages that allow air to pass through the throat from the back of the nose. CHARGE syndrome will often cause defects in these passages.
Choanal atresia is a condition in which the choanae are completely blocked, while choanal stenosis means that these passages are narrower than usual. If both sides of the nose are affected, then emergency surgery may be necessary to help the baby breathe. If one side is blocked, surgery may be performed later on in the child’s life.
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