Question 1

my son is 6-months old,born naturally- apgar of 9/10.our concern is around his sleeping, he snores and wheezes when sleeping. it's loud and disturbing?

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Children's hospital: The specialists at the children's hospital can evaluate such a child, if his pediatrician has seen him and decided there is no cold, cough, nor mucus glob causing the noises. If there is no simple illness cause mucus blocking the airflow, then the specialists can examine him under anesthesia to look for a structural problem, which can be soft, collapsing airways or can be a lump blocking airflow.

Question 2

what could cause involuntary vocal cord vibration when lying down? for the past few weeks as i try to go to sleep my vocal cords will start making noise-it is not a snore or a wheeze, just a moan noise. this had never happened to me before and i'm wonderi

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The : The noise coming from your throat as you're drifting off to sleep could represent a few different possibilities.  As we go into deeper levels of sleep, the muscles in our throat relax and the geometry/dynamics of the throat are altered from our waking state.  It's possible that the sound is related to this...Especially if you've gained weight or are having any alcohol in the evening.  Your concern about a tumor is a valid possibility.  It is low likelihood, but obviously missing this diagnosis can have serious consequences.  Other associated symptoms would further raise the level of concern for a tumor: difficulty swallowing, blood mixed into the saliva, sore throat, unintentional weight loss, voice change, etc.  Bottom line: we can't definitely answer your question without taking a detailed history and fully examining your throat.  I would suggest an evaluation by an ENT doctor, or at least talking things over with your primary care provider.
 
Dan seely.

Question 3

my 3 week old baby sounds like he is wheezing and snoring and seems to cry out in pain while sleeping. what can i do to help him?

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Likely normal but...: Babies make a lot of noises from their noses.  As long as he is comfortable and you don't see signs of trouble breathing (ribs showing, fast/shallow breaths, collar bone showing), there is a good likelihood the noises are normal.  Try the bulb syringe for temporary relief.  If crying in sleep doesn't wake him up, it's likely dreaming and not pain.  See your Dr to make sure though!

Question 4

when my 5 year old is at rest & while sleeping you can hear him breathe louder through nose..no wheezing or straining or snoring any suggestions?

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Tonsils: This is likely totally normal. Does he have large tonsils?

Question 5

i am experiencing  wheezing (worsened by: in the evening, at night, lying flat) . pft is normal, chest x-ray is normal, no allergies, asthma has been ruled out, sleep apnea was ruled out through a sleep study, i do snore very loudly though. ?

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Mgt: I would suggest a consultation.
Aspiration is one possible cause. Do you cough? if so, is it worse at night?

Question 6

baby 9 months snores reflux wheezy allergys noticed he seems to hold breath in sleep and gasps in sleep occasionally ? what could cause this

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Sleep apnea: Sounds like your baby  has sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea in kids is almost always caused by enlarged tonsils/adenoids. It is dangerous because it can seriously restrict their growth and development.  Get ur baby to the pediatrician for eval and ENT referral. Good luck!

Question 7

what's the difference between breathing and snoring?

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Sleep and noise: We breathe all day long and if the nose and throat are clear, it is clear, and with minimal noise.  Snoring typically occurs during sleep if breathing passages are obstructed, and has classical sounds from throat, mouth and nose.  People who snore sometimes also have lapses in their breath, called apnea, but one can have apnea without snoring as well.

Question 8

what is the difference between breathing loudly and snoring?

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Ask your partner: There may be no difference to your bed partner if it is keeping them up! snoring is usually caused by the palate and uvula vibrating in the back of your throat. Noisy breathing could be related to nasal issues like allergies, a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates.

Question 9

what are the differences between stridor and wheezing?

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Upper vs lower: Stridor is due to upper airway obstruction upto larynx or upper trachea and wheezing due lower airway obstruction- in bronchioles.

Question 10

how can you tell the difference between asthma and mitral repair annuloplasty ring 2 yrs on causing wheezing on exhaling air at night when lying down?

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Check with your doc: You need a physical exam (might help sort out asthma vs pulmonary edema) and an echocardiogram, if you have not had a recent one.  This is not something you can determine on your own.

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My son is 6-months old,born naturally- apgar of 9/10.our concern is around his sleeping, he snores and wheezes when sleeping. it's loud and disturbing?

A member asked:

What could cause involuntary vocal cord vibration when lying down? for the past few weeks as i try to go to sleep my vocal cords will start making noise-it is not a snore or a wheeze, just a moan noise. this had never happened to me before and i'm wonderi

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My 3 week old baby sounds like he is wheezing and snoring and seems to cry out in pain while sleeping. what can i do to help him?

A member asked:

When my 5 year old is at rest & while sleeping you can hear him breathe louder through nose..no wheezing or straining or snoring any suggestions?

A member asked:

I am experiencing wheezing (worsened by: in the evening, at night, lying flat) . pft is normal, chest x-ray is normal, no allergies, asthma has been ruled out, sleep apnea was ruled out through a sleep study, i do snore very loudly though. ?

A member asked:

Baby 9 months snores reflux wheezy allergys noticed he seems to hold breath in sleep and gasps in sleep occasionally ? what could cause this

A member asked:

What's the difference between breathing and snoring?

A member asked:

What is the difference between breathing loudly and snoring?

A member asked:

What are the differences between stridor and wheezing?

A member asked:

How can you tell the difference between asthma and mitral repair annuloplasty ring 2 yrs on causing wheezing on exhaling air at night when lying down?

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