Expiratory Wheeze in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#11135

SMLE Question #11135

Pediatrics Pediatric Respiratory

Objective: OBJ-273

Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy has recurrent chest infections, chronic cough, exertional dyspnea, and poor weight gain despite adequate intake. Examination shows bilateral inspiratory crackles with expiratory wheeze and digital clubbing. He passes large-volume, foul-smelling, greasy stools that are difficult to flush. Which additional physical examination finding is most likely to be present?

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