What are the symptoms of CCHD?

What are the symptoms of CCHD?

Signs of CCHD usually appear in the first few weeks of life but may not be noticed until childhood. Symptoms include:

• Bluish or purple skin (cyanosis).
• Fast breathing (tachypnea).
• Fast heart rate (tachycardia).
• Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema).
• Heart murmur (whooshing sound heard through a stethoscope when your heart beats).
• Irritability or lethargy (lack of energy).
• Low levels of oxygen in your body.
• Slow weight gain.
• Sweating or crying during feedings.
• Trouble breathing when exercising in older children.
• Weak pulse.