Table 4 Criteria Supporting a Diagnosis of Asthma in Preschool Children*
From: 2003 Canadian Asthma Consensus Guidelines Executive Summary
Severe episode of wheezing or dyspnea |
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Wheezing or dyspnea after 1 year of age |
Three or more episodes of wheezing |
Chronic cough (especially exercise-induced or at night) |
Clinical benefits from antiasthma medications |