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Child Breathing Problems
Breathing sounds - abnormal; Extrathoracic airway obstruction
Home Care
Follow your doctor's advice to treat the cause of the problem.
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Call your health care provider if
Stridor may be a sign of an emergency. Call your health care provider right away if there is unexplained stridor, especially in a child.
What to expect at your health care provider's office
In an emergency, the health care provider will check the person's temperature, pulse, breathing rate, blood...
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