Signs of respiratory distress in infants

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  • increase respiratory rate
  • use of accessory muscles - sternocleidomastoid, intercostal muscles, abdominal muscles
  • intercostal & subcostal recessions
  • nasal flaring
  • head bobbing
  • tracheal tug
  • cyanosis
  • abnormal airway noises