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My daughter is 6 weeks old and she was gasping for air twice in a 10 minute period. could it be asthma?

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Babies this age don't get asthma. But if your baby is having trouble breathing, you should get her checked as soon as possible.

Dr Ferguson and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2019

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Evaluate: If her skin color is blue or blue tinged, please go to the ED right away. Otherwise please see your PCP today.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2019

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