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Are all wheezing disorders in very young (preschool) children increasing in prevalence?

April 26, 2017children disorders preschool prevalence wheezing young

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Are all wheezing disorders in very young (preschool) children increasing in prevalence?

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Distinct wheezing disorders co-exist in young (preschool) children, some of which (early transient wheeze and viral wheeze) are thought to be unrelated to atopy. Investigation of changes in prevalence of wheezing disorders in preschool children could provide important clues about underlying mechanisms responsible for increasing prevalence of asthma in schoolchildren.