Author/Authors :
Zhang, Qiao Department of Respiratory Medicine - Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China , Fu, Zhou Department of Respiratory Medicine - Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China , Dai, Jihong Department of Respiratory Medicine - Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China , Geng, Gang Department of Respiratory Medicine - Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China , Fu, Wenlong Department of Respiratory Medicine - Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China , Tian, Daiyin Department of Respiratory Medicine - Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University - Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing, China
Abstract :
Introduction. Double aortic arch is a congenital vascular abnormality in which the connected segments and their branches course
between and compress the trachea and esophagus, often resulting in invariable airway compression. Case Presentation. A 4-yearold boy with a history of recurrent wheezing was admitted to our hospital for evaluation of asthma based on his past medical
history, persistent cough, wheezing, and airway hyperresponsiveness by lung function test. Double aortic arch was diagnosed with
computed tomography angiogram. After surgery, the respiratory infection improved strikingly. Early diagnosis and treatment may
prevent chronic, irreversible complications. Conclusion. We present a case of double aortic arch masquerading as asthma.
Keywords :
Recurrent Wheezing , Cough , Double Aortic Arch , Asthma
