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Should i take my son to the hospital? my son is teething and running a fever of 101.9 and also has a rapid heart beat along with heavy breathing. he is 23months & 15 days old

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Dr. Grant Lynde
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At : At a minimum he should be checked out by his pediatrician. Good luck!
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Dr. Howard Schneider
Dr. Howard Schneideranswered
Pediatric Dentistry 36 years experience
Yes: Rapid heart rate and heavy breathing are not caused by teething. Do not waste time. Take your child to the emergency room or their pediatrian right a way.
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