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Is Rapid Breathing In A Child Normal While Having Cold?
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My 2/12 year old looks absolutely fine but has had a mild runny nose and very slight cough today. She is in bed for the night and appears to be breathing fine but more rapidly than usual. Is this common with a cold?
My 2/12 year old looks absolutely fine but has had a mild runny nose and very slight cough today. She is in bed for the night and appears to be breathing fine but more rapidly than usual. Is this common with a cold?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
Hi...yes, this is common in viral cold, especially when there is blocked nose. But if her respiratory rate is more than 40/minute and if there are chest retractions, she might be developing wheeze or a lower respiratory infection. If this is the case, please get her checked by a physician.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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