Signs of increased effort of breathing in children
1. subcostal recession
2. Intercostal recession
3. Sternal recession
4. use of accessory muscles
5. Tracheal tug
6. nasal flaring
7. head bobbing
Other signs of respiratory effort:
Stridor, grunting, Silent chest
Tachypnoea
Cyanosis
Tripod
Seesaw respiration
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