Recurrent Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in a Girl with Left Main Bronchial Stenosis.
- Author:
Kyong Suk LA
1
;
Hyo Kyoung NAM
;
Ji Eun KIM
;
Hyeon Seok SEO
;
Ic Sun CHOI
;
Young YOO
;
Sang Hee PARK
;
Ji Tae CHOUNG
;
Yu Whan OH
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. yoolina@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital anomalies of lung;
Dyspnea;
Lower respiratory tract infection;
Wheezing
- MeSH:
Child;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Cough;
Cyanosis;
Dyspnea;
Humans;
Organic Chemicals;
Respiratory Sounds;
Respiratory System;
Respiratory Tract Infections
- From:Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Disease
2010;20(1):81-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital bronchial stenosis is a rare condition with variable symptoms of presentation. Affected patients are usually asymptomatic, but because of the reduced airway, cough, cyanosis and respiratory distress may be presented. We report a 19 month-old girl with a recurrent history of severe wheezing, dyspnea and cyanosis accompanied by lower respiratory tract infections. Young children with severe respiratory symptoms and no immunological abnormalities must be suspected of airway structural abnormalities.
