Prenatal and neonatal prophylaxis in otorhinolaryngology

Abstract

Congenital malformations and diseases in the region of the ear, nose, throat, larynx and lower respiratory tract, have their source in genetic disorders and exogenous noxious factors influencing the development of the embryo, fetus and newborn child. The authors discuss the possibilities of prophylaxis during pregnancy, the perinatal period and the first days of life.