Approaching "asthma" in pre-school children
Connett, G.
Journal of the Singapore Paediatric Society 34(3-4): 161-164
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5683 PMID: 1305655 Document Number: 400230
Respiratory illnesses are the most common cause of morbidity throughout childhood. In the pre-school age group, there is uncertainty about when to attribute symptoms to asthma and when to use asthma therapy. This article reviews these problems and suggests a basis for the use of medication.
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