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A member asked:

My 6 weeks baby girl is now having difficulty in breathing ? what could be the problem

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Multiple possibiliti: From simple stuffy nose to bronchiolitis to pneumonia.

Dr Geary agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Seek help : She could have a stuffy nose which can cause her to have difficulty in bresthing, but if if thats not the case, have her seen, either by your pediatrician or the er.

Answered 4/8/2013

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