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I have got into this weird habit of breath holding. How do i correct this pls help. All the time i am doing breath holding 😭 my throat tightens what do i do like i am fighting my thoughts. I also dont get normal sleep. I feel my mind is getting weak day by day and i cant do logical things.

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Dear Sir/Madam, We can understand your situation. It is the form of piled up depression. We request you to kindly visit the clinic to get the issie/problem sorted out. Call Double nine four double zer ...  Read More

My two year old son has child breath holding spells could this condition lead to adult sleep apnea

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They are two different conditions. There is no relation between them. ...  Read More

My two year old son has breath holding spells, will this lead to adult sleep apnea in later life.

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No,it has no relation. ...  Read More

My son is 2 month old. He holds his breathe when he cries too much. The colour of his body change to blue. N his eyes becomes dull m white. After 5 second he becomes norml. He repeatedly do this. Wht should I do? I consulted my pediatrician he advised me to have patience when as soon as he grow may be it will change his habit. Even at the the time

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If there is a problem in sucking than definitely 2d echo is recommended,2 month old baby will not be having breath holding spells normally so please consult cardiologist for echo ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 1 month old, at night he would cry a lot, and since like 3-4 days we have noticed he holds breathe for few sec and then after patting him he feels fine, may I know is there any treatment?

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Better to consult pediatrician..do burping properly after feeding ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby is 7 months old and from the past few days I'm observing that everytime I put him on his chair or playing mat to play by himself. He begins to whine or cry and holds his breath just for a second and does it multiple times until and unless I pick him up. When he is in my arms or lap then he doesn't do that. I'm worried. Is some

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Needs detailed history ...  Read More

My two year son has child breath holding spells will this lead to adult sleep apnea.

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No ...  Read More

My two year son has child breath holding spells will this lead to adult sleep apnea

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No ...  Read More

How to check oxygen levels at home without oximeter. Can holding breath more than 30 secs or 30 secs define good lung capacity and oxygen levels in body ?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

My two year old son has breath holding spells will these spells damage or weaking my childs throat.

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No ...  Read More

I have a 5months baby. Baby is not sleeping well. Very irritating. Weight gain is good. All vaccines given.

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Give Colicaid drops 0.5ml whenever baby crying ...  Read More

My baby has completed 4 months from birth she doesn't have good quality of sleep she wakes up every hr for feed she always have a disturbed sleep ...

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That's normal called sleep regression ...  Read More

My baby is 7.5 months. In the last few weeks he has developed a habit of sleeping only if he has a nipple in his mouth. Even if we rock him to sleep, he starts asking for a nipple when laid down(after holding for good 15-30mins). It seems the only way to sooth him is by offering a nipple. This has become extremely problematic and painful for me. He

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Stop using pacifiers and bottle feeding. Engage with spoon feeding and gradually withdraw bottle feeds. This will take some time but will improve ...  Read More

Hi doctor My 16m old baby girl pauses in breathing while sleeping..she is term baby and no issues during birth and everything is normal Breath count is not more than 40 now during sleep What might be the reason

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May b laryngomalacia Prone position preferred ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,My baby is born at 36 weeks an now he is 6 days old ,He sleeps more an if he gets up he takes milk for 5 mins an sleeps again ,Is this normal ,??

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It is normal for newborn babies to sleep more. Make sure baby is taking breastfeed every 2- 3 hourly ,passing urine 6-8 times a day, gaining weight adequately, baby is active during wake hours. ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old now but he can't lift his head (only for 2-3 seconds he can hold)when holding in upright position ( back hand support is needed). We tried to give tummy time but he is not lifting his head but he tries to come forward with his legs. Other milestones like tracking objects with sound, social smiles, making cooing sounds are no

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My son is 35weeks preterm now he is 1year and 1month old..my baby is experiency breath holding spells when he cries..not every time..but once in a week..or twice..but am very tensed to face that situations..usually it happens when he gets that separation anxiety from me..i tap on his back he will be normal.. usually within a minute he will be norma

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, How many times in a day should 1 year 10 months baby sleep?... ... Please suggest. Thank you.

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Greetings usually 8-10 hrs minimum ...  Read More

My baby is 2 month old and sometimes while crying he suddenly holds his breath . Please tell me what to do in such situations and how much harmful is this behaviour

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Consult physically to your pediatrician ...  Read More

Hello doc My baby is 5 month old and term baby . birth weight is 2.9 kg and current weight is 6 kg While sleeping her breath count is always 53-58 range per minute . no cold and wheezing sound, playing active and no issue during feeding. is it normal

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician ...  Read More

My baby use to sleep well earlier. From 4th week he hardly sleeps for 30-45 mins and wakes up and always need to be fed and then sleeps while feeding. If we keep him down he wakes up again. At night also he sleeps 30-1hr max. Visited doc they said its normal I am completely sleep deprived since 2 weeks. Is this normal in babies? I am worried he is

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It is very normal in babies. Try feeding the baby properly increasing the amount of feed everytime. ...  Read More

Hi - I am in my first trimester.. for last few weeks I unintentionally used to hold my breathe while washing my face. It was a normal usual habit but I am a bit worried now since I am pregnant and heard that holding breath is not good .. Max I must have help my breath would be for 15 to 20 seconds only during Dave wash and not through the day. Pls

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months and is partially holding neck. However she doesn't turn her neck to the right during tummy time and keeps it on the surface on the left side and lifts it for a short time.when lying on back she easily turns head from left to right and can look on both sides.when holding upright on shoulder also she prefere to keep her head on t

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Consult physically to nearby pediatrician ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months and 3 weeks old. His head is not holding upright fully. He can hold at times. When shall he be able to hold it upright?

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Complete neck holding at age of 5 months . ...  Read More

Baby is almost 3months old she is sleeping more than 6hour from yesterday night she didn't had feed in the night I am worried why she is sleeping more

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Ma'am need to breastfeeding every 2 hourly. ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months plus. She sleeps very less and gets a very disturbed sleep in the night. She screams suddenly in her sleep and cries a lot. What should I do?

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Hello,is the baby feeding properly …is her tummy full before sleeping in night.kindly consult in detail for further opinion ...  Read More

My 4 week old baby is not sleeping since yesterday.. he is only napping while on lap or during the night but throughout the day he is awake.. What could be the reason? How can i put him to sleep? He is crying only when he is hungry or needs diaper change.

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Hi Kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician ...  Read More

I wake up suddenly for breath when sleeping No snoring No headache Nasal congestion from past 1 year Anexity about health from last 2 years I consulted general physician he said nothing to worry , you are not obesity person ,non alcoholic person so not sleep apnea Please say your opinion

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May be you are suffering from Sinusitis ...  Read More

I have one problem that I wake up from sleep for breath this happens multiple times in night What is this I am 5.9 feet with 95kgs I have nasal congestion daily from year but recently I am walking up for breath I have anexity I don't snore Please Dr say me what is this

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Wake up for breath in sleep feel like breathing is required and will take deep breath No snoring Nasal congestion of shifting side from past 1 year I have healthy anexity from last 2 years Is this sleep apnea? Asthma? COPD? Please say me the cause if it's sleep apnea what is life expectancy with and without treatment

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

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