The reason for those attacks or apnoeic
episodes with disturbed breathing could be
neurological, pulmonary or cardiac.
An MRI-scan of the head to visualize the
brain can be done;
24 hours holter monitoring of the heart to
detect heart arrhythmia, and an ultrasound
scan of the heart (echocardiography) to
detect if there is a heart structural
defect;
An MRI scan of the chest can detect if
there is something wrong (foreign body,
for example) with the lungs. A chest X-ray
can also be done.
You may also want to consult an ENT
specialist to check baby’s upper
respiratory system.
You need an expert opinion from a
pediatrician.
DISCLAIMER:
"Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Toddlers Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
