What causes excessive breathing in the baby?
Patient: Hello, I have a 4 1/2 month old baby who is breathing at 72 breaths per minute resting. She was 38weeks at delivery and, while small (2.75 kg) was pretty good for a twin. Her growth is fine and development normal. I am just concerned about breath rate as our 3 year old has bronchiolitis obliterans and is oxygen dependent. I think we did not diagnose her problems early enough. Any advice? Doctor: Hello,  By what you say this seems to be a medical emergency to me. The baby's respiratory rate requires hospitalization and evaluation. It could be acute bronchiolitis, please take her to the nearest Emergency Room as soon as possible.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology