What Is Treacher Collins Syndrome?
8. Treatment for Newborns
Treatment for Treacher Collins should begin from when the baby is at a very young age. Even when they are first born, it may be necessary to lay them on their stomach to make breathing easier for them. Depending on the severity of their breathing restrictions, a tracheostomy may be needed.
This is a tube inserted into the windpipe that feeds oxygen to the newborn. Newborns also need to be fed shortly after birth and this can be a problem for individuals with Treacher Collins syndrome. In some instances, a tube might need to be inserted into the baby’s stomach so they can be fed.
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