He recommends that parents monitor their children’s breathing rate; if it exceeds 50 breaths per minute, they should seek medical attention at a hospital. This guideline was shared on the Virtual Children’s Hospital page.
Dr. Craiu posted on Facebook: „The first relevant number for seasonal illnesses that present with fever and cough is 50 breaths per minute. Please remember this number.” He elaborated on when parents should consider taking their children to the hospital for colds.
50 breaths per minute
„If a small child with a cold is experiencing respiratory distress and has a breathing rate of more than 50 breaths per minute, you must go to the hospital. However, if the child only has a runny nose, cough, and fever that subsides after taking fever reducers, it is better to wait 2-3 days while ensuring they stay hydrated and their nose is cleared (if they are a baby without any pre-existing conditions),” Dr. Craiu stated.
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