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[Epidemiologic and bronchologic aspects of chronic bronchitis in childhood (author's transl)]

H J Dietzsch, E Rupprecht, P Wunderlich

    Padiatrie Und Padologie
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed

    Insights

    Chronic and relapsing bronchitis in childhood affects 1.64%-3.06% of children. Most cases involve deforming bronchitis, with a good prognosis for many after treatment.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Pulmonology
    • Epidemiology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Context:

    • Established a definition for chronic and relapsing bronchitis in childhood in the German Democratic Republic (G.D.R.) in 1969.
    • Epidemiological studies in Dresden school children revealed a prevalence rate of 1.64% to 3.06% for this condition.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the prevalence, clinical findings, and prognosis of chronic and relapsing bronchitis in childhood.
    • To investigate potential causative factors including malformations, bronchiectasis, bacteriology, immunoglobulin levels, and alpha-1-antitrypsin.

    Summary:

    • Bronchologic examinations of 274 children showed deforming bronchitis in 51% and tracheobronchial malformations in 16%. Bronchiectasis was infrequent (9%).
    • Follow-up of 220 children with deforming bronchitis indicated improvement or normalization in 62% after treatment, with deterioration or progression to bronchiectasis in 22%.

    Impact:

    • Provides epidemiological data on childhood chronic and relapsing bronchitis in the G.D.R.
    • Highlights deforming bronchitis as a common finding with a generally favorable prognosis following treatment.
    • Identifies key areas for further research into causative factors and management strategies.

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