Sudden cramping and gasping for breath in children is commonly associated with conditions such as meningitis, epilepsy, and high fever and convulsions. Usually for different causes, take different treatment programs. 1. Meningitis: children suffering from purulent meningitis and other diseases, can suddenly appear cramps, gasping for breath accompanied by fever, limb muscle strength and other symptoms. 2. Epilepsy: If a child has a history of epilepsy, a cold or infection can cause seizures with cramps and shortness of breath. 3. Fever convulsions: children with a high fever temperature of 39 degrees or more will have sudden cramps, twitching of the limbs, and gasping for breath symptoms. Sudden cramping and gasping in children may also have other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then give targeted treatment or treatment.