Common causes of persistent wheezing in young children

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The article was written by Specialist Doctor I Do Thi Thao - Pediatrician, Pediatric Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Wheezing is an abnormal symptom of the respiratory tract, so it is necessary to take the child to the doctor for advice and find the cause. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use expectorants, antibiotics ... when the cause of wheezing is unknown.

1. What is wheezing?

Wheezing is a rough, high-pitched sound that is continuously emitted from the chest during respiration Wheezing can arise from any position in the airways, due to air displacement and sound when passing through narrowing or obstruction, or increased airflow velocity Wheezing is usually a polyphonic sound

Chẩn đoán nguyên nhân của khò khè — Trẻ khò khè kéo dài có thể nguyên nhân của nhiều bệnh lý

2. Common causes of persistent wheezing in young children

Causes of wheezing in children under 5 years old are divided into 4 groups
Asthma Respiratory tract infections Bronchiolitis Tuberculosis Pulmonary bronchopneumonia Congenital abnormalities Tracheal molluscs Cystic fibrosis Pulmonary dysplasia Congenital heart Congenital abnormalities causing narrowing of the airways Congenital immunodeficiency

Mẹ bị tim bẩm sinh — Trẻ bị bệnh tim bẩm sinh có thể là nguyên nhân gây khò khè kéo dài

Other pathology Foreign body in the airways Gastroesophageal reflux

3. What to do when your child is wheezing?

Wheezing is an abnormal symptom of the respiratory tract, so it is necessary to take the child to the doctor for advice and find the cause. If the child is under 3 months of age wheezing, this is a serious symptom and needs to be taken to the doctor immediately. Absolutely do not arbitrarily use expectorants, antibiotics ... when the cause of wheezing is unknown

Khám bệnh — Trẻ bị khò khè kéo dài kèm theo các triệu chứng khác thì cần được đưa đến bệnh viện để chẩn đoán

In addition, in order to prevent diseases that young children often get, parents should pay attention to nutrition to improve children's resistance. At the same time, add supporting foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins,... snacks and less digestive problems.
Parents can learn more:
Why do you need to supplement Lysine for your baby?
The role of zinc - Guidelines for reasonable zinc supplementation
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