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Gasping during sleep
I was observing from past few months that My son who is 6 year old was Abruptly awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking.is it natural .I observed his mouth was open while sleeping .is that can be the reason or is it sleep apnea.please help
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Adenoids shrink as a child grows older.
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics or nasal steroid sprays if an infection develops.
Surgery to remove the adenoids (adenoidectomy) may be done if the symptoms are severe or persistent
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It's mostly due to adenoid enlargement...
Give steam inhalation twice a day....
Need more detailed history....
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This is common in adenoids.If he is getting sleep disturbance it is advisable to meet ENT specialist.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Could be nose block. Use saline nasal drops and clean the nose.
Do steam inhalation.
If still breathing open mouth, meet a ENT doctor to rule out adenoids.
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