Careful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies may be a viable alternative to antibiotic treatment for many children with a first episode of acute otitis media. However, in some situations parents should contact their medical professional immediately:
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Tachypnea; Breathing - rapid and shallow; Fast shallow breathing; Respiratory rate - rapid and shallowHome CareRapid, shallow breathing should not be... Read more »
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Rapid deep breathing; Breathing - rapid and deep; Overbreathing; Fast deep breathing; Respiratory rate - rapid and deepHome CareYour doctor will look... Read more »
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