Fig. 2: An endotracheal tube was inserted into each nostril to dilate the midnasal stenoses.
The tip of the tubes are estimated to be at the nasopharyngeal level. Fig. 1: Axial CT scan …

Introduction: Respiratory distress frequently occurs in neonates and has a broad differential
diagnosis. Although the majority of cases are due to lower respiratory pathology, anatomic …

A full-term male neonate was born by vaginal delivery developed respiratory distress, noisy
breathing and central cyanosis shortly after birth. He required intubation with a low setting of …

Newborn infants are obligate nasal breathers for the first several months of life, with more
than 50% of infants desaturating if nasally obstructed. 1 Anatomically, their entire tongue …

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Presentation The infant developed respiratory distress at 2 hours of age with tachypnea and
retractions. He was initially treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and …

Neonates and infants are obligate nasal breathers and nasal obstruction in this age group
can be a life threatening emergency. Even though the commonest cause for nasal …

Neonates cannot succeed in oral/nasal respiration coordination. Therefore they are obligate
nasal breathers. Nasal oedema is the most common cause of nasal obstruction in this age …

Neonatal nasal obstruction is a common condition. Neonates have commonly been referred
to in older literature as “obligate nasal breathers.” However, when an infant is suffering from …

Because neonates are obligate nose breathers, neonatal nasal obstruction may have
serious consequences. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to avoid …