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Retractions—A Serious Sign of Trouble Breathing In Infants and Children

Retractions, the inward movement of the skin of the chest wall or the inward movement of the breastbone (sternum) during inspiration, is an abnormal breathing pattern. Retractions mean that the child is having to use chest muscles (not usually needed)  and … Continue reading

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