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Aleteo nasal

Nombres alternativos:

Aleteo de las alae nasi (fosas nasales); Aleteo de las fosas nasales

Cuidados en el hogar:

En caso de presentarse cualquier signo de dificultad respiratoria se debe buscar ayuda de emergencia inmediatamente.

Se debe llamar al médico si:

Lo que se puede esperar en el consultorio médico:

El médico realiza un examen físico para determinar si el aleteo se debe a problemas respiratorios en las vías respiratorias altas o bajas. Las preguntas de la historia clínica pueden ser:

El examen físico abarca el hecho de escuchar cuidadosamente los sonidos respiratorios ( auscultación ).

Se pueden llevar a cabo los siguientes exámenes:

Al paciente se le puede administrar oxígeno.

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