A member asked:

My 19 mos old has the flu with a 102 fever after meds. why does she keep jumping/startling, making hrer take a sharp breath, then crying after?

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Consult her pediatri: Children with the flu are much more vulnerable to complications, such as pneumonia. Painful breathing could be a sign of pneumonia, it could also be related to muscle pain from severe coughing episodes. She needs to be checked, don't take any chances.

Answered 11/19/2020

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