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Should i be concerned if my 13yr old wakes up gasping for air struggles to breathe told it could be allergy asthma or acid reflux?
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Yes: I would be very concerned if my child is gasping for air and struggling to breath in the middle of the night. A variety of lung or heart diseases can cause difficulty breathing. You should bring your child to see a local physician urgently. If it persists, you might want to bring him or her to the nearest er.
Answered 12/26/2013
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