Nasal obstruction in newborns

Sharon H Gnagi; Scott A Schraff

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2013.04.007

Nasal obstruction in newborns

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013 Aug;60(4):903-22. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2013.04.007. Epub 2013 Jul 3.

Authors

Sharon H Gnagi¹, Scott A Schraff

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA.

PMID: 23905827
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2013.04.007

Abstract

Nasal obstruction is a serious clinical scenario in the newborn infant with a large differential diagnosis. This article reviews the etiologies of nasal obstruction to aid the pediatrician in prompt evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Keywords: Choanal atresia; Encephalocele; Glioma; Nasal dermoid; Nasal obstruction; Nasolacrimal duct cyst; Pyriform aperture stenosis; Rhinitis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Endoscopy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Nasal Obstruction / diagnosis*
Nasal Obstruction / etiology*
Nasal Obstruction / therapy*
Physical Examination