Abstract:A 19-month-old boy presented to the emergency room with a five-day history of progressive cough and nasal congestion. On the day of admission, he had an increased respiratory rate with distress and audible wheezing, a two day history of fever and a poor appetite with decreased urine output. His parents also noted pale, loose stools and no vomiting.He was born at term after an uncomplicated pregnancy. His birth weight was 3.52 kg (50th percentile). He was diagnosed with 'asthma' at five months of age and has ha… Show more
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