Chest pulls in as the baby struggles for air Poor feeding A wheezing or whistling sound when he breathes Rib muscles or the skin where the neck meets the chest pull in when breathing Baby appears listless, turns blue or stops breathing. This is a medical emergency, call 911. If your child has been diagnosed with mild bronchiolitis, here are steps to take to make him or her more comfortable. Make sure the child drinks plenty of fluids, especially if she has a fever. This compensates for increased fluids lost by breathing so fast.
Most babies take smaller amounts more frequently.
Use a cool-mist vaporizer to increase humidity, easing breathing. Give nonaspirin fever medication and other medications your doctor may have prescribed. Prevention Make sure all family members and visitors wash hands frequently to prevent the spread of RSV and other viruses. People may be contagious up to 48 hours before cold symptoms appear. Try not to let people with colds handle your baby.