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A 52-year-old female asked:
i have a 3 week old baby that when she cries hard she takes in a breath it sounds like her chest is thumping, then she starts a panting behavior?
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Dr. Nela Cordero answered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
NOT NORMAL: That does not seem normal for a 3 weeks old having breathing problem. Make sure his heart and lungs are normal? Too early for breath holding spells.
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