In young children, persistent wheezing is associated with bronchial bacterial infection: a retrospective analysis

In young children, persistent wheezing is associated with bronchial bacterial infection: a retrospective analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Young children with persistent wheezing pose a diagnostic and therapeutical challenge to the pediatrician.</p> <p>We aimed to evaluate bacterial bronchial infection as a possible reason for non response to conventional as...

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Main Authors: De Schutter Iris, Dreesman Alexandra, Soetens Oriane, De Waele Marc, Crokaert Françoise, Verhaegen Jan, Piérard Denis, Malfroot Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Preschool wheezing
Bronchial bacterial infection
Neutrophilic inflammation
Non-Typeable <it>Haemophilus Influenzae</it>
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/83

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