Attempt to reverse certain types of defect that affect the early development of the auditory and vestbular systems Target group for screening: premature newborns and strong family history Technique to
Month: June 2016
DROOLINGDROOLING
A/K/A sialorrhoea Physiological in early life: usually resolves by 2-4 years of age Can occur in relation to: Teething Oropharyngeal ulceration URTI Upper aerodigestive tract infection Cerebral palsy or severe
ENT PROBLEMS IN DOWN SYNDROMEENT PROBLEMS IN DOWN SYNDROME
GENERAL Frequent upper respiratory tract infection Atlantoaxial instability Sialorrhoea Thyroid disease THE AIRWAY Airway obstruction Narrow subglottis and trachea Mid facial hypoplasia Hypotonic pharyngeal airway MAcroglossia Ear disorders: Deafness Frequent