Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could Difficulty In Breathing In A 1 Month Old Be Due To Acid Reflux?

Hi I have a 1 month old daughter & she was diagnosed with reflux since day4. She was put on meds at 2 weeks and I have decided I want to stop her meds b/c she is still throwing up while on them so whats the use. She is a happy baby not fussy not colicy but she saounds like she is having difficulty breathing all the time is this the reflux? It reminds me of while I have a panick attack. She is breastfead & sometimes she sounds like she is choking while nursing. I am worried it's something else going on sound I get a 2nd opinion?

Tue, 2 May 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for your query.

Yes please get a second opinion. I believe that the parents instincts are always right.
*What tests did they do to confirm reflux?
* does she turn blue while nursing?
* what colour is her vomit? when does she throw up after feeds, how long after? is it a forceful kind of vomiting?
Based on her symptoms, I would like to rule out pyloric stenosis & tracheo-esophageal fistula. This is an abnormal connection between her food pipe and wind pipe.

It could just be reflux but it is better to confirm with proper imaging and tests.
I recommend
- please get a pediatric surgeon's and gastroenterologist opinion.
- a series if x-rays after swallowing a special contrast dye.
- an endoscopy if required.
- blood tests ( complete blood count, electrolyte levels)


Hope she recovers soon, please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Could Difficulty In Breathing In A 1 Month Old Be Due To Acid Reflux?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes please get a second opinion. I believe that the parents instincts are always right. *What tests did they do to confirm reflux? * does she turn blue while nursing? * what colour is her vomit? when does she throw up after feeds, how long after? is it a forceful kind of vomiting? Based on her symptoms, I would like to rule out pyloric stenosis & tracheo-esophageal fistula. This is an abnormal connection between her food pipe and wind pipe. It could just be reflux but it is better to confirm with proper imaging and tests. I recommend - please get a pediatric surgeon s and gastroenterologist opinion. - a series if x-rays after swallowing a special contrast dye. - an endoscopy if required. - blood tests ( complete blood count, electrolyte levels) Hope she recovers soon, please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.