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What Causes Gasping Of Breath?
My 12 mo old son gasps for air while he is staining, lying down, or just sitting. He does it once or twice at a time. He just started this. My pediatricians says not to be worried as long as he is not in distress. But I find this strange since he has never done this before. Any ideas what may be causing this? Thank you!
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Gasping while running or even sitting is not a symptom to be taken lightly. Though it may be a harmless imitation of something he has recently seen or heard or observed someone else doing, one cannot rule out a cardiac ailment or asthma. You need to consult a physician and have a thorough cardiovascular and respiratory check-up. X-rays , ECG and ultrasound examination may be required.
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