Tracheal tug, seen in this video, is a sign of respiratory distress and needs urgent medical attention (seen as sucking in around the throat). It’s where the trachea is pulled posteriorly and superiorly during inspiration and results from recruitment of accessory muscles in laboured breathing. This chest area is easy to access so can be clearly seen. Often seen during an asthma attack. It really can happen at any age, not just in very young children, and triggered by chest infections (cold and f