Signs Of Respiratory Distress
Health Encyclopedia: Nasal Flaring
Nasal flaring refers to enlargement of the opening of the nostrils during breathing.
Alternative Names
Flaring of the alae nasi (nostrils); Nostrils - flaring
Considerations
Nasal flaring is seen mostly in infants and younger children. Nasal flaring is often an indication that increased effort is required for breathing.
Any condition that causes the infant to work harder to obtain enough air can cause nasal flaring. While many causes of n...
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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants
Hyaline membrane disease; Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS); Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome; RDS - infants Symptoms Rapid breathing ... Read more »ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
...Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema; Increased-permeability pulmonary edema; Stiff lung; Shock lung; Adult respiratory distress syndrome; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Acute lung injury ... Read more »Hospital-acquired pneumonia
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...Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema; Increased-permeability pulmonary edema; Stiff lung; Shock lung; Adult respiratory distress syndrome; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Acute lung injury ... Read more »Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infants
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