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Table 2 Symptoms and signs at time of diagnosis

From: Follow-up on pediatric patients with bronchiolitis obliterans treated with corticosteroid pulse therapy

Characteristics (n = 40)

Symptoms

Persistent cough

23 (57.5%)

Dyspnea

26 (65%)

Persistent wheezing

40 (100%)

Cyanosis (reported episodes)

9 (22.5%)

Physical examination

Increased anterior-posterior chest diameter

23 (57.5%)

Cushing syndrome-like aspect

8 (20%)

Clubbing fingers

7 (17.5%)

Watch glass nails

2 (5%)

Pulmonary auscultation

Diffuse crackles = 24 (60%)

Localized crackles = 7 (17.5%)

Wheezing = 33 (82.5%)