Importance of early wheeze detection in young children to minimize asthma exacerbation
Why is it important to catch a wheeze early?
Achieving an accurate level of wheeze detection when it truly counts is of the utmost importance, since a wheeze is the stronger predictor of an upcoming Asthma attack.
Learning Objectives
Clinical relevance of early detection of a wheeze in the context of Asthma management in young children.
Program
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Importance of early wheeze detection in young children to minimize asthma exacerbation
Prof. Dr. K. Priftis, Greece
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0:11:45 - 0:27:00
0:27:00 - 0:40:00
WheezeScan product explanation and demonstration
Prof. Dr. W. van Aalderen, the Netherlands
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0:40:00 - 0:55:00
Q&A and discussion
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Wheeze is a common respiratory symptom caused by narrowing airways. It is often used in the diagnostic setting for several diseases such as asthma and airway infections. The large variations, however, make it difficult to distinguish wheeze from other lung sounds
