[Research progress in the relationship between childhood wheezing and bacteria]

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi. 2015 May;17(5):528-32.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Wheezing is one of the most common clinical manifestations of childhood respiratory diseases, mainly associated with virus infection. Recent years, bacteria colonization and its infection are reported to involve in childhood wheezing, especially in infantile wheezing. However, the bacteria flora in the airway is only a phenomenon or a reason to induce some childhood wheezing, and its roles, as well as the mechanism in the development of wheezing remain unknown. This article summarizes the research progress in the relationship between childhood wheezing and bacteria and in the possible mechanisms of childhood wheezing caused by bacteria.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Bacterial Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Sounds / etiology*
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents