Occasional Mild Wheeze in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#12424
SMLE Question #12424
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Objective: OBJ-273
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old girl has recurrent nocturnal cough after upper respiratory tract infections with occasional mild wheeze. Symptoms improve with inhaled salbutamol prescribed previously. Between infections, she is asymptomatic with normal activity and growth. She has no eczema, no food allergy, and no family history of asthma. Chest examination is normal today. Her parents ask what to expect regarding persistence of these episodes. What is the most appropriate information to provide to the parents?
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