Approach to the Wheezing Child

Dates and Times

End Date: 3/26/2013

Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Outline a strategy for the initial assessment and treatment of a “typical” child presenting with wheezing. 2.) Outline a strategy for addressing sub-optimal responders. 3.)Recognize “red flags” which may Indicate a rare cause of childhood wheezing. 4.) Discuss the atypical symptoms of wheezing which should raise concern for an anatomic or other cause for wheezing. 5.) Discuss the anatomic, neurologic, and other causes of wheezing, their likely presentation, and the treatment options for these conditions.