The cause of wheezing in children is mainly determined to be asthma. However, wheezing in children can also be caused by other reasons such as lung diseases, foreign bodies in the airways, ...

Early childhood wheezing is a common disorder, with approximately 50% of children experiencing an episode of wheezing in the first year of life. Recurrent wheezing is estimated to occur in one-third of preschool-aged children and can cause significant morbidity, reduced quality of life, increased health care utilization, and economic costs.