[tri-med] Re: sneezing

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From: "Judith Wolpert"
> this is what kam does.  her whole body cringes up and nothing comes out
> usally.  should i have it checked?

I dont really know the answer to that one sweet, especially as she is "older". 
Choanal stenosis (means a narrowing of the choanae)
is not life threatening in a newborn like choanal atresia (total blockage) but 
it does contribute greatly to nasal congestion,
infections, obstructive sleep apnea, low O2 sats and so on. Correction means 
surgery though, with nasal stents (literally straws up
the nose) placed for 3 months or longer to ensure it doesn't close over again, 
these days they use laser a lot.
Do you see an ENT? Would he listen if you told him that other kids had problems 
and you want Kam assessed??
Personally I like to have all possible problems assessed but thats me.......

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