Michelle P. asked
My son is 6 months old and has been breathing quite fast, with a rate of 58 breaths per minute while awake and 48 breaths per minute while asleep. He has a crackly chest sound, had bronchitis two weeks ago, and was on steroids but stopped antibiotics after two days. He has COVID and has been taking Panadol and Nurofen. What could be causing his rapid breathing, and should I take him to the emergency department or wait until morning to see a doctor?
May 22nd, 2023
Michael M. answered
Your son's rapid breathing rate, especially the awake rate of 58 breaths per minute, is higher than ...
May 22nd, 2023
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