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18month baby has to tonsils. he breathes heavily while sleeping. what to do.
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Are you on Ventolin: for asthma, or is he? If you are concerned that he may have obstructive sleep apnea or asthma, video him for 5-10 minutes while he sleeps. Take him & the video to his pediatrician. Asthma does run in families. If he's on Ventolin, do this anyway, if you think his current dose is not working.
Answered 11/17/2015
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