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Gasping for air

2025-12-03 02:24:53
My 2 months old has been gasping for air once in a while since she was a newborn. Tonight it was so worse to an extent she couldn't breathe well. Her nose was blocked and foam kept coming out through her mouth. She was in so much pain and she couldn't breastfeed. I rubbed her at the back and took almost 30 minutes to ease the pain. Other time she will gasp for air but she stops the struggle immediately I lift her up. This happens like once a day. What could be causing this and what's the solution?
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2025-12-04 07:07:12

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-12-04 01:32:07

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Gasping is severe problem, babies particularly term babies will have large larynx, so that in few babies this is looking like gasping ; this is absolutely normal.Many primi mothers will afraid of this condition .But better consult near by pediatrician .Over diagnosis is better than under diagnosis know.

Answered2025-12-03 18:40:30

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Please consult a physician urgently. Baby needs to be examined and then advised.

Answered2025-12-03 18:01:32

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Looks like aspiration,you have to find out the cause and take steps to prevent it asap.kindly consult nearest doctor

Answered2025-12-03 13:42:41

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Could be a problem in the throat. Consult pediatrician asap.

Answered2025-12-03 13:37:08

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Gasping and frothing of milk some times indicate severe conditions like Tracheo-oesophageal fistulas (H-Type).This baby requires in -person evaluation

Answered2025-12-10 13:21:37

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Take a video of the event and show to any local pediatrician

Answered2025-12-09 17:17:26

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Do burping well

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If really gasping Asap Consult a nearby paediatrician to assess baby physically

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Put Nasoclear nasal drops 2drops in both nostrils every 4th hourly for 3 days

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