Mild Subcostal Retractions in Pediatrics — 3yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#747
SMLE Question #747
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy has 2 days of low-grade fever and cough. His parents report noisy breathing and mild breathing difficulty, but he is feeding and playing well. Examination shows an alert child with mild subcostal retractions and diffuse bilateral expiratory wheeze. There are no focal crackles or nasal flaring, and capillary refill is
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