Children diagnosed with chronic asthma are likely to exhibit which symptoms?
a. Nasal flaring
b. Musical expiratory wheezing
c. Clubbing of fingers and toes
d. Substernal retractions
e. Diaphoresis
Answer:
a. Nasal flaring
b. Musical expiratory wheezing
d. Substernal retractions
e. Diaphoresis
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