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Baby sounds congested. Malasia?
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Baby sounds congested. Malasia?
by 4boys, Apr 14, 2005 12:00AM
My friends baby was born with with ea/tef -Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula and was fixed with surgery. Baby has had alot of problems and has seen many specialists for many different things. Problem now is that no one can figure out why he constantly sounds congested. They have tested and doctor said "his esophagus was narrow and a bit floppy". I was wondering if it could possibly be some type of Malasia. (I know there are different types). My son had one type which caused a different noise. I have also seen another child with some kind of Malasia that sounded constantly congested. Could this be babies problem? Baby also coughs and gags for no reason... Mom has been thru alot and just trying to help. Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Apr 17, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 17, 2005 12:00AM
These symptoms can be directly related to the initial problems and/or as a result of the surgical procedures. This is not uncommon. I am sure this child is under the care of specialists who are well aware of this particular child and the possible causes for the continued symptoms. It is clear there are reasons the baby "coughs and gags…” The physicians are probably addressing the potential reasons for this.
Member Comments (3)
by ozark, Apr 14, 2005 12:00AM
he could possibly have an aberrant artery or vein that passes between his esophagus and trachea...sometimes its not seen during surgery........soes he have trouble swallowing?
by 4boys, Apr 20, 2005 12:00AM
No problems swallowing...
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