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

• Main Authors: De Schutter Iris (Author), Dreesman Alexandra (Author), Soetens Oriane (Author), De Waele Marc (Author), Crokaert Françoise (Author), Verhaegen Jan (Author), Piérard Denis (Author), Malfroot Anne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...