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Why would you take a 3 yo to the doctor for a cold?

Yes I think so. Part of the trying to breathe business I suppose. If she's eating and playing, I wouldn't worry.

Is this for real? A doctor's appointment for a snotty nose??

I know its over the top but she came down with pneumonia in dec and was admitted due to breathing difficulties. Since then i think i have become a bit paranoid. Specialy the nose flaring was scaring. But i think its mostly over reaction on my part

Thankyou picklemepopcorn I also think its due to stuffed nose. I

The flailing ribs thing is a proper symptom, the flared nostrils not so much. It's awful when you've had a little one seriously ill. You turn into a worry wart!

Look at all the signs for resp distress.
- breathing rate
- heart rate
- is she using all of her tummy muscles and pulling in her chest hard to breathe
- tracheal tug
- head bobbing
- signs of low oxygen such as mottled skin or blue hands

Sounds to me like she has a blocked nose. Flaring can't get past the obstruction so she thrn takes a breath through mouth?

If you are worried see a dr

I have kept a close eye but she isnt showing any other symptoms of resp distress. Now her flaring is also gone. Just a blocked nose. Thankyou all for your support

That's good to hear. She'll be better soon.