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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Paediapaedia: Asthma Paediapaedia: Chest and Airway Diseases

Asthma

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed


Clinical Presentation:
Wheezing, labored breathing, irritative cough with sputum.

Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Edema of bronchial mucosa and bronchospasm leads to decreased bronchiole caliber which leads to air trapping and hyperinflation. It is often complicated by mucous plugging of the bronchi causing atelectasis, most commonly in the right middle lobe.

Pathology:
Not applicable

Imaging Findings:
The chest is hyperinflated. Transient subsegmental areas of atelectasis may be present. Pneumomediastinum may be present, dissecting into the subcutaneous tissues of the chest and neck.

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