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Results 1 - 8 of 8 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. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breathingproblems.html - Health Topics
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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