[Next episode of wheezing in infant--what to do?].
The choice of diagnostic and therapeutic options in infant with recurrent wheezing remains difficult. Number of episodes, severity of respiratory symptoms and co-morbidities should be analyzed. Viral infections are the risk factors of recurrent wheezing. Atopy predispose to asthma development. Most studies focus on assessment of efficacy of inhaled glucocorticoids, antileukotriens and cromones. Inhaled steroids are considered as the most effective. The initiation of therapy is recommended in children with at least 3-4 episodes or after one, but severe exacerbation. The treatment with inhaled steroids decrease symptoms, but has no influence on natural course of disease.
Breborowicz
Anna
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Klinika Pneumonologii, Alergologii Dzieciecej i Immunologii Klinicznej 60-572 Poznań, ul. Szpitalna 27/33. abreborowicz@wp.pl
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index