"Botox treats a rare genetic disease" Science et Vie, May 2008

Science et Vie states that "Dr. Sam Daniel (Montreal Children's Hospital, Canada), used to treat babies Charge syndrome, where the salivary gland secretes too much fluid to flow into the lungs, causing asphyxiation

The magazine notes that "3 years ago, the first baby was injected tiny amounts of Botox into each gland. After 2 weeks, the respiratory support was stopped. After a year and a half of this treatment, he regained a normal life. "
The monthly magazine said that "the product, a powerful neurotoxique  blocked the nerves that stimulated his salivary glands.
Science et Vie quote the doctor, who said that "since we have performed over one thousand injections in young children without major side effects."