What is the reason behind a child holding their breath and then gasping for air?

Patient's question:

The child holds his breath before going to sleep. Usually, he feels suffocated and feels a bit better after taking a few breaths. He hasn't gone to the hospital to check yet.

Doctor's answer:

Generally consider asthma, also consider congenital heart disease, you can go to the pediatric respiratory department.

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