In which disease, symptoms improve
with crying -
a) Tetralogy of fallot
b) Choanal atresia
c) Bronchial asthma
d) All of above
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Choanal atresia
o Bilateral choanal atresia is a very serious life-threatening condition
because the baby is unable to breath directly after birth as neonates
are obligate nasal breathers.
o In some cases, this may present as cyanosis while the baby is
feeding because the oral air passages are blocked by the tongue.
o The cyanosis may improve when the baby cries, as the oral airway
is used at this time.
o These babies may require airway resuscitation soon after birth