Call 911 Now
- Severe trouble breathing (struggling for each breath, can barely speak)
- You think your child has a life-threatening emergency
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now
- Trouble breathing, but not severe
- Your child looks or acts very sick
- You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent
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Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours
- Age less than 2 months old
- Cannot even whisper
- Fever lasts more than 3 days
- You think your child needs to be seen, but the problem is not urgent
Contact Doctor During Office Hours
- Allergy symptoms (such as runny nose and itchy eyes) also present
- Hoarseness lasts more than 2 weeks
- You have other questions or concerns
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Self Care at Home
- Hoarse voice from a common cold
- Hoarse voice from overuse (shouting or singing)
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