Please suggest a cure for breathlessness while sleeping.

Hello,

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I understand your concerns.

From what you mentioned, most likely your nephew has sleep terror disorder in which he experiences attacks of racing heart eats, rapid breathing, and may be sweating. It is important that he has no memory of it and he is difficult to be awakened during the attack.

Generally, treatment is behavior change like continuous reassurance and avoiding any family disputes in front of him and not to watch TV late in the night. In severe cases, some medications may be required. It is important to exclude any associated medical problem. Is he epileptic? Asthmatic?

I recommend that you follow up in order to exclude serious conditions and to confirm the diagnosis. Wish him all well-being.

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