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A member asked:

Can a 2.5 year old have sleep apnea without snoring? or do they go hand in hand? he has up to 30 sec pauses in breathing but no snoring.

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Suggest: Sleep apnea usually occurs in adults in middle age and would be unusual in a toddler, but the description of apnea concerns me, and might be associated with seizure activity or even lung or cardiac issues. Regardless of etiology, have a pediatrician exam your child, as this needs help.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/28/2015

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