Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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The infant with persistent or recurrent wheezing during the first 2 years of life poses a diagnostic dilemma, which can be a source of anxiety to both physicians and parents. A suggested diagnostic approach to the causes of infantile wheezing is outlined. ⋯ This review discusses the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the wheezing infant. We suggest that infant pulmonary function testing may be used as one diagnostic aid in the workup of the wheezing infant.