TABLE 2

Differential diagnosis for wheezing in young children

Viral bronchiolitis
Asthma
Other pulmonary infections (eg, pneumonia)
Laryngotracheomalacia
Foreign body aspiration
Gastroesophageal reflux
Congestive heart failure
Vascular ring
Allergic reaction
Cystic fibrosis
Mediastinal mass
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Viral bronchiolitis
Asthma
Other pulmonary infections (eg, pneumonia)
Laryngotracheomalacia
Foreign body aspiration
Gastroesophageal reflux
Congestive heart failure
Vascular ring
Allergic reaction
Cystic fibrosis
Mediastinal mass
Tracheoesophageal fistula

Adapted from reference 7

TABLE 2

Differential diagnosis for wheezing in young children

Viral bronchiolitis
Asthma
Other pulmonary infections (eg, pneumonia)
Laryngotracheomalacia
Foreign body aspiration
Gastroesophageal reflux
Congestive heart failure
Vascular ring
Allergic reaction
Cystic fibrosis
Mediastinal mass
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Viral bronchiolitis
Asthma
Other pulmonary infections (eg, pneumonia)
Laryngotracheomalacia
Foreign body aspiration
Gastroesophageal reflux
Congestive heart failure
Vascular ring
Allergic reaction
Cystic fibrosis
Mediastinal mass
Tracheoesophageal fistula

Adapted from reference 7

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