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Common Congenital Anomalies in Newborns

- Choanal Atresia

Symptoms:

  • Signs of respiratory distress and cyanosis immediately after birth, especially in cases of bilateral choanal atresia. Cyanosis decreases when the newborn cries.
  • Difficulty in passing a catheter from the nose to the pharynx.

Nursing Care:

  • Insert an oral airway.
  • Perform a thorough physical examination to rule out other visible congenital anomalies.