ALL THAT WHEEZES IS NOT ASTHMA - COMMENTS ON 5 CASES OF NONASTHMATIC WHEEZING

Five cases of wheezing misdiagnosed as asthma are reported. Ages range d from four to 12 years. There were two cases of cystic fibrosis and o ne case each of laryngeal tumor, intrabronchial foreign body, and tube rculosis with cavitation. In each case, the initial diagnosis of asthm a was revised on the basis of investigations performed either routinel y or because of a failure to respond to treatment. The main causes of tracheobronchial obstruction are reviewed. Emphasis is put on the need for a thorough work-up in pediatric patients with wheezing.