Treatment of Persistent Wheezing in Infants and Children
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that is produced when air flows through narrowed
lung airways. It is a common symptom of asthma. Persistent wheezing is commonly treated with
bronchodilators and inhaled steroids; however, when wheezing is temporarily caused by a virus
or exposure to tobacco smoke, this may not be the most effective treatment. The purpose of
this study is to evaluate the cause of wheezing in infants and children and to assess the
effectiveness of inhaled steroids on improving lung function.