Childhood Wheeze

Childhood Wheeze

πŸ‘Ά Childhood Wheeze

This shared component supports the documentation of the impact of asthma symptoms in paediatric patients. It is designed to aid early identification of asthma, assess severity, and inform management planning for children.

🧭 When Will I See This?

  • Patient is under 18 years old

  • As part of paediatric asthma reviews or acute wheeze assessments

πŸ“‹ What To Record



Field
Purpose
History of WheezeAge of onset, frequency, triggers, and prior diagnoses
Impact on Daily LifeIncludes school attendance, physical activity, and sleep disruption
Associated Conditionse.g. eczema, hay fever, food allergies (supports atopic triad documentation)
Referral ConsiderationSpace to document if referral to paediatrics or asthma specialist needed

πŸ“˜ Childhood wheeze does not always equal asthma β€” structured documentation supports safe ongoing review and escalation if needed

🧠 Why This Matters

  • Helps track suspected asthma patterns early

  • Supports differential diagnosis and clinical coding accuracy

  • Ensures continuity of care through structured, age-specific data capture

πŸ’¬ Suggested Questions to Ask

  • β€œWhen did you first notice your child wheezing?”

  • β€œAre there any activities that seem to set it off β€” like running or colds?”

  • β€œHow has it affected school or sleep lately?”

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