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The past 2 nights my 7mo.has been almost panting in her sleep. she breathes shallow for a few and then pauses for almost 5-7 seconds. normal?
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Pause: That is a period of apnea and I would let your physician know about that.
Answered 12/17/2014
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NO: Highly suggestive of OSA ( obstructive sleep apnea) . Needs sleep studies and pulmonary function studies. Wil most likely need C-PAP or BI-PAP. See a pumonary expert-ASAP.
Answered 12/17/2014
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