Normal Chest Auscultation in Pediatrics — 4yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#861
SMLE Question #861
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Last updated: February 2026
A 4-year-old boy has recurrent wheeze and cough triggered by viral upper respiratory infections and exercise. He has nocturnal cough about twice weekly and uses a short-acting beta-agonist as needed. Between episodes, he is well, with normal chest auscultation. The clinician wants an objective test to confirm variable airflow limitation and bronchodilator reversibility. What is the most accurate diagnostic test?
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