5-year-old boy, suddenly waking up at night due to epilepsy?

Patient's question:

5-year-old boy, everything was normal during the day, suddenly woke up with difficulty breathing at night, making a sound like a rooster crowing, inhaling into his stomach with a "" sound, and it lasted for 7 or 8 seconds before improving. It usually happens once at night, sometimes twice, and occasionally it also occurs during daytime sleep. This symptom has only appeared in the past month.

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Do you have an electroencephalogram (EEG)? Do you experience convulsions regularly? For example, what are the premonitory symptoms of an epilepsy seizure?
Recommendation: If you have these symptoms, it is recommended to visit a hospital for an EEG examination to check for abnormalities and determine if it is epilepsy.

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