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A member asked:

2 yr old daughter has respiratory rate of 60 accompanied by a cough and slight wheezing. should i take her to the er ?

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Should be seen: The rate of breathing is too high.Should be seen asap.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: A respiratory rate that fast indicates respiratory distress & makes oral feeding dangerous.It is generally a sign of poor oxygen transfer into the blood & an indication oxygen may be needed.

Dr Arenberg agreed

Answered 8/5/2016

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