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Baby 7months started runny nose and it's getting worse. she is swallowing mucus and holds her breath?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Depends on meaning: "Holds her breath" can mean different things to different people. From a medical standpoint, if a baby (a person before his or her first birthday) holds her breath DUE TO A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS or has other troubles breathing, he or she is presumed to have respiratory distress. Such a baby should be taken by ambulance to the nearest Emergency Room that can care for young children.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/12/2019

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A member asked:

Baby 7months started runny nose and it's getting worse. she is swallowing mucus and holds her breath?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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