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Crying Without Breathing
Asked by M.R. from Redding
on June 13, 2009
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my son henry(18months) sometimes gets crying in a way that he does not take in any breath. it has been getting longer and longer in duration....his lips turn blue and...
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- I have a perfect, wonderful, cooperative 5 year old who made me think that I must be the best mother on earth. Then I had an 18 month old daughter who - like yours - i...
- That is a tantrum! Completely ignore him when he does it - do NOT give him what ever it was he wanted until he completely calms down. You can try flicking a little b...
- Hello M., I have heard of this a lot too, apparently my own mother used to do this when she was a baby and she would pass out too. I know that I used to have terrib...
38 Weeks and Having Trouble Breathing While Asleep
Asked by H.L. from Detroit
on June 19, 2008
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Anyone else have this problem?
For the past week or so, I have been snoring for the 1st time in my life. Its an odd snore, more bursts of loud noise, than the usual ...
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- H., It sounds like you may have developed sleep apnea due to your increased weight. Although it may go away once the baby is born, I would still call my doctor and t...
- I think this can be common in late pregnancy. It all depends on where the little dear one can be. Do you have typical allergies anyway? You could look into homeop...
- That extra weight will do that to you. Ouch! Sorry. It should stop after the baby comes. But, you need your rest. Will your doctor allow a natural sleep aide? I ...
5 Month Old Gasps for Air! Help
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2008
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Just about 4-5 days ago, my 5-month old started making these gasping noises like he couldn't breathe. Usually it happens shortly after he has a bottle of formula. I th...
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- Hi J., Keep track of your diet. He is getting what you are eating and drinking. I would also check the cleaning products you use in the house and make...
- It sounds like you're right and it really could be acid reflux. My second one had it horribly as an infant and then a second bout of it when he was around 2. If you ...
- i have a suggestion that many think is a bit crazy. have you heard about Elimination Communication [EC]? it's when you communicate with your baby to help them use th...
Has Anybody Had This Problem?
Asked by R.V. from Tulsa
on March 1, 2009
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I used the medication Topomax prior to having my daughter. I quit taking when I found out I was pregnant. After I completed nursing my daughter (1 yr old), I started...
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- Have you had your Thyroid checked? Get that done asap. Many of the symptoms you described are caused by an underactive thyroid. Also depression can be caused by and un...
- I have had the racing heart issue only, and I've been to many different doctors to figure out the problem. I've worn monitor after monitor, been checked for anxiety, e...
- I think you need a cardiac work-up. Also, talk to your professor and see if you can get an extension. Most would be willing to give that rather than you dropping out. ...
Is It Weezing or What? How Can I Cure It???
Asked by C.R. from Boston
on November 18, 2008
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My Son Is 10 Months Old. Since His 1st Month You Could Hear Him Breathing, Not Heavy But It Sounds Like Mucus (Almost All The Time). I've Talked To A Few Doctors, Some...
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- To be honest it sounds like something my daughter went thru when she was a toddler. It could be post nasal drip. His sinuses could be constantly draining. This cou...
- Have you gone to an ear nose and throat doctor? Or to an asthma specialist? Or any other kind of specialist? I babysit for a baby and she had the same problem last win...
- Both my kids were like that and I did exactly what you did...vaporizers, nasal sprays, etc. The don't have asthma and it even happens when most allergies are relativel...
My Daughter Recently Starting Claiming She Can't Breathe
Asked by C.P. from Boston
on May 28, 2009
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I just realized I posted this under the wrong category, so I'm posting again:
My daughter is 6 years old and just recently has started getting pretty severe panic any...
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- Asthma, perhaps, triggered by stress?
- I'd head to the doctors - this could be serious (whether it's medical or emotional). And I'd tell the doctor that you didn't come in until you were sure it wasn't a p...
- For a few weeks my son kept twitching his eyes. Rapidly he would blink away. I feared Tourette's. I was worried he had a major anxiety issue. Then, I realized that...
Mysterious Respiratory Distress
Asked by C.R. from San Diego
on December 7, 2007
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My 7 yr old son was recently in the ER for breathing problems. They kept him in the hospital for 2 days & gave him albuterol & steroids until his oxygen levels were n...
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- Dear C.: Here's a story for you. My grand daughter Gwenevere started being sick non-stop when she was about 4 months old. You know the story from there better tha...
- This happened to me when I was little. My mom bought a humidifier and I used it whenever I was sick - just in case.
- My son, now 9 was hospitalized for a week last year. Here are some conclusions for us. First of all, does he get a croup sounding cough when this happens? My son's ...
Bronchitis
Asked by D.M. from Killeen
on March 4, 2008
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Does anybody know of anything to help w/ the symptoms of bronchitis, besides nasal sprays & antibiotics? My daughter has taken a round of zithromax & prednisone & is ...
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- I've had this and walking pneumonia as an adult-very hard to get over and with lingering tireness. It also made me very suceptible to getting it again every spring for...
- I had bronchitis for the first time in my life for 2 full months! It was horrible. I finally went to the ER and they gave me Cipro, did chest xrays, and did a breathin...
- I would go to www.trilighthealth.com and look for some herbs that would help. If shipping is too slow you could just get an idea from there and then head over to your ...
3 Mo Old Can't Breath Through Nose at Night.
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on May 15, 2008
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My three month old son has been stuffed up since birth. He was diagnosed with reflux when he lost his voice at 1 1/2 mo old. He was placed on Zantac and Reglan. His...
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- I identify with you on this. My daughter got a stuffed nose at two months. It lasted for almost two months, and we were doing the same things, sleeping in swing, hum...
- Hi J. - I am sorry that you and your sweet little baby are going through this. I assume by reading your post that you discussed this with his pediatrician but I won...
- I agree with RW, get some answers. That poor baby. My son coughed for 3 months straight when he was about 5. We tried every cough medicine the doctor prescribed unt...
