18/09/2026
if your child is struggling to breathe, you can often see it before they can tell you.
Here are 4 signs of breathing difficulty every parent must know:
1. 🫁 Chest Pulling In (Retractions): Check the lower chest below the ribs, between the ribs, or around the base of the neck to see if it pulls deeply inward when breathing in.
2. 👃 Nasal Flaring: Watch if the nostrils widen every time the child inhales, showing extra effort to pull in air.
3. 🔊 Grunting: Listen for a subtle sound during exhalation, which is distinct from crying or coughing.
4. 👶 Head Bobbing: Look for the baby's head nodding or bobbing with each breath as neck muscles work harder.
While counting breaths helps, any visible struggle to breathe is a medical emergency requiring urgent care 🚨
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