Respiratory Problems,Age 11 and Younger - Check Your Symptoms
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
If your child has any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.
- Suspected allergic reaction (other than from a bite or sting): Go to the topic Allergic Reaction.
- Swallowed or inhaled an object: Go to the topic Swallowed Objects.
- Bite or sting: Go to the most closely related topic:
- A respiratory problem after surgery: Go to the topic Postoperative Problems.
- Smoke or chemical fume inhalation: Go to the topic Burns.
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If your child has been diagnosed with a respiratory disease, such as asthma or cystic fibrosis, and your child's doctor has given you a plan for handling your child's respiratory problems, seek medical care according to the plan. |
Does your child have a cough?
Does your child have any signs of mild difficulty breathing?
Does your child have a fever?
Is your child making a high-pitched noise when breathing (wheezing)?
Do you think your child's symptoms may be caused by a medicine?
Is your child taking an antibiotic for an infection and his or her symptoms have not improved or new symptoms have developed?
Does your child have a runny nose?
If your child has any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.
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