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What Causes Choking And Gagging In An Infant?

My 6 week old started this choking gagging thing that has me concerned. He is strictly nursed, sleeps very well, is very content, no fussing at all. All of a sudden when he is napping, or sleeping at night, or just siiting quietly in his chair, he looks as if he can t breathe or he looks as if he is choking and gagging. No spit up, nothing actually comes up at all. This is very scarey when he is doing this and I feel helpless. This only started about 5 days ago and has gotten worse. What is going on?
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Hi,

Is there abnormal movement / shaking of body associated? Whether he turns blue / hypotonic during this? Anybody in the household having any prolonged cough illness? This can happen with seizures, reflex (GERD) or pertussis infection. As this needs immediate evaluation and treatment for fear of apnea and hypoxia, kindly see your doctor without delay. Try to take a video recording of next episode, as this can help the doctor. Meanwhile always breastfeed in sitting position, keep baby's head end elevated while feeding, burp after each feed.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Choking And Gagging In An Infant?

Hi, Is there abnormal movement / shaking of body associated? Whether he turns blue / hypotonic during this? Anybody in the household having any prolonged cough illness? This can happen with seizures, reflex (GERD) or pertussis infection. As this needs immediate evaluation and treatment for fear of apnea and hypoxia, kindly see your doctor without delay. Try to take a video recording of next episode, as this can help the doctor. Meanwhile always breastfeed in sitting position, keep baby s head end elevated while feeding, burp after each feed. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician