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My son has been coughing and breathing slowly im just wondering if i should take him to hospital ?

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Dr. Jack Morgan answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Breathing slowly: Yes, I would take him in for evaluation and further treatment as needed.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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