Posted by Angela on 4/28/2008, 9:05 am, in reply to "Carson-5 weeks old w/PRS & cleft palate"
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Are you sure his tongue isn't blocking his airway?? You mentioned a sleep apnea test, but when was that done? My daughter was fine positionally for 3 weeks and then started having issues...similar to what you describe. What was happening was her tongue would sort of get caught back there, and she didn't know how to get it out. When they did the sleep test, did he sleep in all positions, or just on his belly??
Angela
--Previous Message--
: Hello everyone, I just ran across this msg.
: board and I wanted to touch base with some
: people that may be able to help me thru some
: tough times and help me understand a few
: things. My wife and I spent the weekend in
: the hospital because my son Carson has these
: "episodes" where he appears that
: he is choking and can't catch his breath. He
: turn bright red, eyes water, he gets stiff
: and he waves his arms in what appers to be
: "desperation" to breathe. The Dr.
: told us that he thought it was reflux and
: during the hospital stay, he didn't have one
: episode. Now we have been home just one day
: and he is already starting them up again.
: The Dr. put Carson on Prevacid oral liquid
: for him to help with the reflux. He passed a
: 24 hour sleep apnea test with flying colors
: and everything else came up ok with his
: upper GI and other swallowing tests. Has
: anyone else ever heard of these
: "episodes"? They are VERY scary
: and most of the time we have to suction his
: nose and mouth out just for him to get air!
: Anything anyone can pass along would be
: helpful. Thanks for your time.
: Steve
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