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3 yr old with persistant cough, rsp rate 40, stridor, hard slightly painful distended belly, diarreah, but is behavior fine. er or is dr next week ok?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

ER: He/she is breathing too quickly and has stridor both which indicate respiratory distress. Take the 3 year old to the ER. You might want to consider calling 911. The belly distention is from swallowing too much air and the diarrhea along with the other symptoms may cause dehydration.

Answered 3/9/2015

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