A 4-year-old child with a history of intermittent wheeze presents with acute shortness of breath, audible wheeze, RR 40/min, HR 135/min, and O2 satura...

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A 4-year-old child with a history of intermittent wheeze presents with acute shortness of breath, audible wheeze, RR 40/min, HR 135/min, and O2 saturation of 92% on air. There is moderate subcostal recession. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Acute severe asthma exacerbation

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Viral-induced wheeze

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Bacterial pneumonia

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Acute bronchiolitis

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Foreign body aspiration

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Asthma Exacerbation

A 4-year-old child with a history of intermittent wheeze presents with acute shortness of breath, audible wheeze, RR 40/min, HR 135/min, and O2 saturation of 92% on air. There is moderate subcostal recession. What is the most likely diagnosis?