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Why does my baby struggle to breathe but only in mornings??she grunts with each breath.doctor said her chest is clear.it's been 3 weeks now

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O PEDIATRIC OSA: Babies can develop OSA = OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA. Especially if the have large tonsils and adenoids. Discuss with your doctor and request sleep study and ent consult.

Answered 5/26/2015

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