Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Choking Sensation While Sleeping In Children?
Question: Hi my 11 year old son wakes up some times choking in his sleep what can i do to help him this does not happen all the time that i know of i have been staying up to see what and when this happens ,don't know what to do can you help THX.
Brief Answer:
Need some information - kindly answer the questions
Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote I put forth these possibilities -
1. Sleep Disordered Breathing.
2. Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome.
3. Upper airway resistance syndrome.
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
I have a few questions for you. Please get back to me with answers and I will be glad to help you.
Questions -
1. What was his birth weight?
2. What are his current weight and height?
3. How many nights per week does he have this problem?
4. Is there a family history of obesity?
5. Is there a family history of gastric or reflux problems?
6. Did you observe any relation to spicy food and this problem?
7. Does he have ample exercise expected at his age?
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Need some information - kindly answer the questions
Detailed Answer:
Hi....by what you quote I put forth these possibilities -
1. Sleep Disordered Breathing.
2. Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome.
3. Upper airway resistance syndrome.
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
I have a few questions for you. Please get back to me with answers and I will be glad to help you.
Questions -
1. What was his birth weight?
2. What are his current weight and height?
3. How many nights per week does he have this problem?
4. Is there a family history of obesity?
5. Is there a family history of gastric or reflux problems?
6. Did you observe any relation to spicy food and this problem?
7. Does he have ample exercise expected at his age?
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
weight: 10lb
current weight: 80lb
height: 59"
Tonight and about two weeks ago this happened twice that i know of.
No family history of obesity.
No family history of gastric or reflux problem that i know of.
No relation to spicy food.
He has plenty of exercise he is a young soccer
star.
He appears to be a very healthy young 11 year old boy.
He goes to sleep late some times like 11:00 clock
current weight: 80lb
height: 59"
Tonight and about two weeks ago this happened twice that i know of.
No family history of obesity.
No family history of gastric or reflux problem that i know of.
No relation to spicy food.
He has plenty of exercise he is a young soccer
star.
He appears to be a very healthy young 11 year old boy.
He goes to sleep late some times like 11:00 clock
Brief Answer:
May be a GERD - needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi...I have gone through the history points you have provided. None of them are pointing out to anyway significant medical illness. So do not worry.
I have calculated and according to his height, weight and page he's not obese too. He's perfect by stature.
With this I can say that the first 3 possibilities which I have mentioned previously may now be reasonably ruled out.
But the only thing which still lingers on in my mind is the possibility of a Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD as it's commonly called.
If I were your son's treating physician or pediatrician, I would evaluate for that. For this I suggest getting an esophageal manometry, esophageal pH monitoring and an endoscopy done.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
May be a GERD - needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi...I have gone through the history points you have provided. None of them are pointing out to anyway significant medical illness. So do not worry.
I have calculated and according to his height, weight and page he's not obese too. He's perfect by stature.
With this I can say that the first 3 possibilities which I have mentioned previously may now be reasonably ruled out.
But the only thing which still lingers on in my mind is the possibility of a Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD as it's commonly called.
If I were your son's treating physician or pediatrician, I would evaluate for that. For this I suggest getting an esophageal manometry, esophageal pH monitoring and an endoscopy done.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
