Understanding Pediatric Choanal Stenosis as a Milder Form of Choanal Atresia

Complete choanal atresia, a total blockage of the back of the nasal passage in a newborn, is well recognized as a serious emergency requiring immediate attention. A milder, partial version of this same condition, called choanal stenosis, can be subtler and easier to miss despite still causing genuine breathing and feeding difficulty. An ENT explains … Continue reading Understanding Pediatric Choanal Stenosis as a Milder Form of Choanal Atresia