Fever and breathing problems in a child
Fever and breathing problems in babies and young children may mean a serious respiratory infection is present. Symptoms may include:
- Difficulty breathing.
- Grunting.
- Wheezing.
- Barking cough.
- Drooling or a sore throat with difficulty swallowing.
- Bluish skin color (cyanosis).
A child who has a fever and any trouble breathing needs immediate medical care.
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Editor | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | April 24, 2007 |
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