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My son has low grade fever , runny nose and cough , now he is breathing fast and it seems like retractions .do i wake him up or wait till morning?
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ER Now: Rapid breathing and retractions can be a sign of respiratory distress. These muscles can get tired and difficulty breathing can get worse. Stay calm and seek immediate medical attention.
Answered 3/1/2018
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Don't wait: If he is having retractions, that is concerning and should be evaluated now. Does he have a history of wheezing or asthma? If so, and you have a nebulizer or inhaler with albuterol, you should give him a treatment. If that doesn't help, he should be seen by the doctor. If he doesn't have any previous history, he should be seen by the doctor to determine the cause of his fast breathing.
Answered 3/30/2016
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