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[Wheezing in infants].

N I Reyes Ruiz1, B Estela del Río Navarro, L Avila Castañón

  • 1Departamento de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez México, DF.

Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|January 21, 2000
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Wheezing is a common respiratory symptom in children, often linked to infections and environmental factors like tobacco smoke. Early identification of underlying causes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Wheezing is a prevalent symptom in pediatric respiratory infections.
  • Affects 75-85% of children between 2-5 years old.
  • Associated with maternal smoking, secondhand smoke, environmental exposures, and infections.

Purpose:

  • To explore the common causes and implications of wheezing in children.
  • To highlight the link between wheezing, atopy, and potential progression to asthma.
  • To emphasize the syndromic nature of wheezing, necessitating etiological investigation.

Summary:

  • Wheezing in children commonly results from respiratory tract infections.
  • Risk factors include prenatal and postnatal exposure to tobacco smoke and environmental irritants.

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  • In atopic children, elevated Immunoglobulin E (IgE) may indicate a predisposition to persistent asthma.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding wheezing triggers aids in early diagnosis and intervention.
    • Identifying risk factors can inform preventative strategies.
    • Distinguishing syndromic wheezing is key for effective long-term respiratory health management in children.