Nasal molding: a cultural practice causing respiratory distress in a term infant.

Murali, Hema; Hurt, Hallam · J Pediatr · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case of respiratory distress secondary to the cultural practice of "nasal molding" is reported. Nasal molding should be included as an entity causing nasal obstruction without choanal atresia. Furthermore, this report underscores the role of interpreters in provision of health care.

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