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Posted this last week but didn't get much of a response.

My son got rushed to the ER on Friday last week due to some breatrhing problems. He seemed to be making sort of a sucking in noise, not like a gasp, it was high pitched horse. His chest between his ribs would suck in really deep as he was doing this. He would make this noice 2-3 times and then exhale.He seemed to be having some sort of attack. He didn't do it at the hospital so the doctors never actually saw it happen, but the paramedics did, both the doctors and the paramedics said they didn't know what it was. They listened to his chest and everything sounded fine, and he seemed pretty happy, so they sent us home. He has done it since then, all weekend and today he has been having these, which seem like attacks of some sort because they come and go. Friday was the worst one and it lasted about 7 minutes. Over the weekend and today he hasn't had an attack for more then 2 minutes. Any suggestions on what it could be? Please help

Answer 1

Had this happen to my son when he was 4-5 months old.  We were told he was fine.  Then we were told he had whooping cough, then cystic fibrosis, then crupe, then RSV, finally I saw a different doctor who saw that he had double pneumonia.  I'm not telling you this to scare you but to reassure you.  Mothers always know when something is wrong with their children.  Don't let anyone make you feel as though you are crazy or over reacting.  You are the advocate for your child.  Keep going back until you get an answer that makes sense.

I hope this has helped you.  Good luck to you and your son.

Answer 2

You didn't get proper treatment. Go back .Different Dr. Make someone listen to you, go to the director of the hosp if need be..They hear you say lawsuit they will move . My daughter was very sick when she was born and all they did was patronize me.  We were overseas, they thought I was an idiot.She had whooping cough, it could have killed her...write down what you have here and every thing else you remember,  You know your child, they don't. Take family members with you, don't let anyone discourage you. Get  in touch with your congressman, I did that for another health related situation..This all may sound off the the wall, but this is your baby........We can't say what it is , you could get wrong diagnoses. Go to Dr ASAP.

God bless

Answer 3

I'm not a medical person, but could he have a herniated lung maybe?  Were there any chest x-rays done?  MRI??  Anything?

You are right to be concerned about your baby.  Let me give you some good advice - as a mom, you know your child better than any physician and sometimes you have to speak up or even fight for your child.  I've had to do it myself and I would walk through fire for my kids (as I am sure you would for your son).  I know a mom who didn't speak up and question "authority" and her child died after being sent home from the ER.  (Not trying to scare you, just telling you a true story.)  

Get a second opinion or even a third.  Don't stop until you get an answer.

Answer 4

sorry i dont know what is it but keep in touch with doctors

Answer 5

Oh my! I wish I knew what to tell you! It doesn't sound like anything I've heard of. I know this isn't much help but i suggest that you consult a doctor. Possibly a different doctor.

You and your son will be in my prayers.

Again I know this isn't much help. Sorry.