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What to do if 5-month old has mucus in the throat and trouble breathing? her ribs are sucking in when she breathes which we've heard is bad.
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Go to the ER: If you baby is have difficulty breathing and is struggling to breath, then head to the ER. It is Flu season and she might be experiencing an exacerbation of the Flu.
Answered 4/3/2016
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Get help now: Any time your child is having difficulty breathing, this is a medical emergency. The coughing and shortness of breath can be due to many things, including inhaling a foreign object, virus (bronchiolitis), bacterial pneumonia, or asthma/reactive airways. Go to your pediatrician or ER or acute care clinic for evaluation and treatment. Let us know how it goes!
Answered 1/30/2015
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