Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

CXR Abnormal:

 • Pulmonary Sequestration

 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic Malformation

 • Bronchogenic Cyst

 • Neuroblastoma

 • Teratoma

 • Mediastinal Mass

Relief With Beta-Agonist:

 • Asthma*

Positive Sweat Chloride:

 • Cystic Fibrosis

Wheeze With Feeding:

 • Aspiration

 • GE Reflux

 • H-Type Esophageal Fistula

R/O Endobronchial Disease:

 • Vascular Compression Syndrome

 • Foreign Body Aspiration*

 • Endobronchitis

 • Structural Anomaly



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