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.
Patient is under 18 years old
As part of paediatric asthma reviews or acute wheeze assessments
Field | Purpose |
| History of Wheeze | Age of onset, frequency, triggers, and prior diagnoses |
| Impact on Daily Life | Includes school attendance, physical activity, and sleep disruption |
| Associated Conditions | e.g. eczema, hay fever, food allergies (supports atopic triad documentation) |
| Referral Consideration | Space to document if referral to paediatrics or asthma specialist needed |
📘 Childhood wheeze does not always equal asthma — structured documentation supports safe ongoing review and escalation if needed
Helps track suspected asthma patterns early
Supports differential diagnosis and clinical coding accuracy
Ensures continuity of care through structured, age-specific data capture
“When did you first notice your child wheezing?”
“Are there any activities that seem to set it off — like running or colds?”
“How has it affected school or sleep lately?”