Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Breathing Problems in Children

Call 911 if your child:

 Breathing problems in young children are common, but they can be serious in some cases.

Call Doctor If:

1. Prevent Dehydration

 

2. Relieve Congestion

 

3. Ease Breathing

 

4. Make the Child Comfortable

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on September 08, 2011