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Pause in breathing while asleep
Hi Doctor,
I have noticed that my baby breathing pauses while he is asleep and he wakes up crying.
He is 7 month old and nowadays it is happening everyday. Is it normal?
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It's concerning if pause is longer than 20 sec or accompanied by color change
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If above present complete history and examination will be required
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Abhishek Jain
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
duration of breathing pause
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Dr. Saurodip Maity
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please get a formal consult as we might need more history.
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