Some newborns have a congenital narrowing of the nasal airway, called ____.

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Choanal atresia is a congenital condition in which there is partial or complete blockage of the nasal airway due to a narrowing or complete closure of the choanae, which are the openings at the back of the nasal cavity that lead to the throat. This can lead to breathing difficulties in newborns and may require surgical intervention to correct. Syndactyly refers to a condition in which there is fusion of two or more fingers or toes. Macrosomia refers to a newborn who is significantly larger than average for their gestational age. Oligohydramnios refers to a condition in which there is an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid around the developing fetus.

Some Newborns Have a Congenital Narrowing of the Nasal Airway