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When To Call A Professional
Call your doctor immediately if your infant or younger child has:
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A high fever
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Severe cough
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Wheezing
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Difficulty feeding
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Difficulty breathing
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Abnormally fast breathing
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Grunting
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Flaring of the nostrils
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Chest retractions
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Bluish lips or fingernails
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Respiratory
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Respiratory alkalosis
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Respiratory acidosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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