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Intercostal retractions |
| Overview Treatment |
| Alternative Names: |
| Retractions of the chest muscles |
| Home Care: |
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This is an emergency requiring immediate medical attention. |
| Call your health care provider if: |
| What to expect at your health care provider's office: |
| In emergency situations, interventions will be taken first to help with the breathing. This may include oxygen, medications to reduce swelling, or other measures. When the condition is stable enough to allow it, the history will be obtained and a physical examination performed to determine the cause of the airway obstruction. Medical history questions documenting intercostal retractions in detail may include:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to intercostal retractions to your personal medical record. |
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