Table 3. Assessment of patients with inherited metabolic diseases and suspected respiratory manifestations
Medical history
    Date of first-ever respiratory manifestation
    Neonatal respiratory disease
    Cough
    Dyspnoea at rest and/or on exertion
    Tachypnoea
    Upper airway infections
    Upper airway obstruction
    Lower airway infections
    Wheezing and/or asthma
Clinical examination
    Identification of characteristic signs and symptoms
    Comprehensive ear, nose, throat examination
    Comprehensive chest examination
    Vital signs, body weight and height