Intercostal retractions indicate that something is blocking or narrowing your airway. Asthma, pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases can all cause a blockage.

Respiratory retractions indicate that someone is having difficulty getting enough air into the lungs. Learn about what causes them and potential treatments.

BEING a parent can be daunting, especially when you're looking after a newborn. Often the stress doesn't end when they fall asleep. Intercostal retractions looks like your child is sucking in air ...

Christenson goes on to say there is no specific pattern of progression for intercostal retractions, but they can happen very quickly so it’s critical parents pay attention.

Conclusions. VLBW infants with cystic chest X-ray findings seem to have more often intercostal retractions and use of inhaled medications at 6–9 months' age compared to cases without.