A newborn is brought to the emergency room for difficulty breathing. The mother of the baby reports constant drooling, choking, and coughing episodes. What should the therapist suspect this condition is?

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An isolated tracheoesophageal fistula may present as late as early adulthood with subtle symptoms of wheezing and recurrent respiratory infections. More typically, choking, drooling, and coughing episodes will be evident shortly after birth, and inability to pass an orogastric tube into the stomach confirms the diagnosis.

A Newborn Is Brought to the Emergency Room for Difficulty