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Why Is My Child Suffering With Heavy Breathing During Sleep Time?

Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Question: my son suffering heavy breath sleep time

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

What is his age?
For how long?
On any medication?
Share reports.

Thank you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (3 days later)

11 age
1y heavy
No medication

Answered by Dr. Dr diwashish biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It could be asthma or lower respiratory tract infection. Need urgent physical examination to look for sign of respiratory infection and to check oxygen saturation. May need chest X-ray.

I hope your query is clear now. Thank you.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI