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My 4 month old takes big deep breathes and constantly grunts while breathing, more like a squeak. his doctor said it had something to do with his esophagus but he doesn't have any problems eating. do u know the name of his condition?
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Grunting: In an infant this can be a sign of pulmonary or cardiac abnormalities. Discuss with your doctor or see a specialist.
Answered 10/28/2014
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