Symptoms of a newborn with FD are typically “floppy,” “skinny,” and may have difficulty sucking. A newborn may experience frequent aspiration pneumonia (pneumonia causes by misdirecting liquid into the lungs) and may require an “NG” tube (a tube threaded down the baby’s nostril into the stomach) for nutrition. Eventually, the baby’s formula may need substantial … Continue reading Symptoms of Familial Dysautonomia