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[Bronchiolitis and persistent wheezing. Is eosinophilia a risk factor?].

C Calvo Rey1, M García García, M Albañil Ballesteros

  • 1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Severo Ochoa, Madrid, Spain. ccalvo@mi.madritel.es

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|December 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Infant bronchiolitis with high eosinophil counts (> 1%) increases the risk of persistent wheezing. Familial asthma history is linked to long-term wheezing, highlighting key risk factors for early respiratory issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Bronchiolitis is a common viral respiratory infection in infants.
  • Persistent wheezing post-bronchiolitis can impact long-term respiratory health.
  • Identifying early risk factors is crucial for predicting asthma development.

Purpose:

  • To determine the long-term outcomes of infant bronchiolitis.
  • To analyze risk factors for persistent wheezing, focusing on eosinophilia.
  • To investigate the association between eosinophil levels and wheezing persistence.

Summary:

  • A study of 170 infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis found that 66.5% developed short-term and 35.3% long-term persistent wheezing.
  • Elevated eosinophil counts (> 1%) during acute bronchiolitis were significantly associated with short-term persistent wheezing.

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  • A family history of asthma correlated with the development of long-term persistent wheezing.

    • Impact:

    • Eosinophil levels during infant bronchiolitis serve as a predictive marker for persistent wheezing.
    • Findings aid in early identification and management strategies for children at risk of asthma.
    • Understanding these risk factors can inform clinical practice and public health initiatives.