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World J Clin Cases. May 16, 2025; 13(14): 103501
Published online May 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i14.103501
Published online May 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i14.103501
Diffuse panbronchiolitis in children misdiagnosed as asthma: A case report
Anuvat Klubdaeng, Prakarn Tovichien, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Author contributions: Klubdaeng A and Tovichien P contributed equally to the study; Klubdaeng A and Tovichien P contributed to data collection, writing, and editing of this manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Prakarn Tovichien, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. prakarn.tov@mahidol.edu
Received: November 25, 2024
Revised: December 19, 2024
Accepted: January 2, 2025
Published online: May 16, 2025
Processing time: 55 Days and 1.5 Hours
Revised: December 19, 2024
Accepted: January 2, 2025
Published online: May 16, 2025
Processing time: 55 Days and 1.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Diffuse panbronchiolitis presents progressively worsening symptoms such as chronic cough, shortness of breath during exertion, and persistent sinus infections. Often misdiagnosed as asthma, the condition can be identified through purulent sputum history or squawks detected during auscultation. Prompt and accurate diagnosis ensures effective treatment and improved clinical outcomes.