Respiratory problems in infants

Before we begin

Get advice on how to deal with the common symptoms of bites and stings, including those from insects, plants, animals, and humans.

Age range

The advice given is suitable for adults and children aged 1 year and over. If your enquiry is for a child under the age of 1, call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.

Answer all of the questions carefully

The advice provided to you will depend on your answers to the questions.
Please remember that some children have difficulty in describing their symptoms, or may show symptoms slightly different to adults.

Using this assessment for another person

If you are using this health and symptom checker on behalf of someone else, the questions will be about them.