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Variant forms of asthma.

W F Miser1

  • 1Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

American Family Physician
|June 1, 1987
PubMed
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Prompt diagnosis of childhood asthma is crucial. Chest pain or chronic cough can be the only symptoms, as wheezing is not always present in this common respiratory condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Asthma is a significant cause of childhood morbidity.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing pediatric asthma.
  • Asthma presents with diverse clinical manifestations.

Observation:

  • Chest pain variant asthma is a specific type of cough variant asthma.
  • Wheezing, a common asthma symptom, may be absent.
  • Chronic cough or chest pain can be the sole presenting complaints.

Findings:

  • A high index of suspicion is necessary for diagnosing asthma.
  • Recognizing non-wheezing presentations is key.
  • Chest pain variant asthma requires careful diagnostic consideration.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider asthma in children with unexplained chronic cough or chest pain.
  • Broadening the diagnostic criteria for asthma improves early detection.
  • Timely diagnosis of atypical asthma presentations can prevent long-term complications.