Toddler chest infections: Symptoms and treatments

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Chest infections are rife in the winter months, so get familiar with the symptoms of a toddler chest infection so you know when it’s time to visit the doctor.

2) Irregular breathingWheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound made when they breathe. It’s heard most clearly when they exhale, but in more severe cases, it can be heard when they inhale.Look out for an abnormally high body temperature, sometimes accompanied by shiveringIn young babies, difficulty feeding may be a tell-tale sign. You baby has to suck, breathe and swallow all at the same time, which is tricky when they are finding it harder than normal to breathe.

‘You can treat a fever with regular fluid intake and small regular feeds,’ suggests Dr MacGregor. ‘If the wheeze occurs then sometimes using an inhaler through a spacer can be advised by a doctor.’How long does a chest infection last? The infection itself usually lasts five to seven days, but the accompanying bad cough can take longer to clear up, you'll just have to give it time and loving care.

 

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