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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Intercostal retractions
  1. Intercostal retractions 
    Intercostal retractions occur when the muscles between the ribs pull inward. The movement is most often a sign that the person has a breathing problem. Intercostal retractions are a medical emergency.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003322.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Asthma 
    ... of the skin between the ribs when breathing ( intercostal retractions ) Shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000141.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Retropharyngeal abscess 
    ... Muscles between the ribs pull in when breathing ( intercostal retractions ) Severe throat pain Difficulty turning the head
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000984.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tracheitis 
    ... the child tries to breathe. This is called intercostal retractions . Tests that may be done to diagnose this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000988.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bronchiolitis 
    ... as the child tries to breathe in (called intercostal retractions ) Infant's nostrils get wide when breathing Rapid breathing ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000975.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Stridor 
    ... Is the child using chest muscles to breathe ( intercostal retractions )? Tests that may be done include: Arterial blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003074.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Rapid shallow breathing 
    ... Chest wall is pulling in with each breath (intercostal retractions) Fever Labored or difficult breathing Never had rapid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007198.htm - Medical Encyclopedia