• Singap Med J · May 2014

    Recurrent wheeze and cough in young children: is it asthma?

    • Mark Chung Wai Ng and Choon How How.
    • SingHealth Family Medicine Residency Programme, 3 Second Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168937. ng.chung.wai@singhealth.com.sg.
    • Singap Med J. 2014 May 1; 55 (5): 236241236-41.

    AbstractA clinical diagnosis of asthma is often considered when a child presents with recurrent cough, wheeze and breathlessness. However, there are many other causes of wheeze in a young child. These range from recurrent viral infections to chronic suppurative lung disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and rare structural abnormalities. Arriving at a diagnosis includes taking into consideration the symptomatology, triggers, atopic features, family history, absence of red flags and therapeutic trial, where indicated.

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