Dominant cleft palate

Overview

Dominant cleft palate: An opening in the roof of the mouth that is inherited as a dominant trait (only one parent has to have the genetic defect for it to be passed on to offspring). The opening may be covered by skin or completely open. The size of the opening can affect the severity of symptoms.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Dominant cleft palate includes the 7 symptoms listed below: * Opening in roof of mouth * Feeding problems * Ingested liquid leaking from nose * Weak sucking * Swallowing difficulty * Gagging * Choking

Causes

* Choking * Feeding problems * Gagging * Swallowing difficulty

Diagnosis

These home medical tests may be relevant to Dominant cleft palate: * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: o Home Fever Tests o Home Ear Infection Tests o Home Flu Tests