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Cyanosis in a newborn that disappears on crying is seen in?

A
Laryngocoele
B
Unilateral choanal atresia
C
Bilateral choanal atresia
D
Foreign body
High-Yield Explanation
Bilateral choanal atresia is due to the persistence of bucconasal membrane. Newborn, being a natural nose breather, presents with respiratory obstruction leading to cyanosis. However, if the infant cries and takes a breath through the mouth, the airway obstruction is momentarily relieved and thus cyanosis disappears.

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