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Persistent pneumonia in children.

Rakesh Lodha1, Madhavi Puranik, Uma Chandra

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110 029, India.

Indian Pediatrics
|October 29, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Persistent pneumonia in Indian children often stems from underlying conditions like asthma and post-tubercular bronchiectasis. Identifying these causes is crucial for effective treatment and management in pediatric respiratory care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Persistent pneumonia is a significant cause of pediatric morbidity in India.
  • Identifying underlying predisposing factors is essential for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical profile of children with persistent pneumonia.
  • To determine the common predisposing causes of persistent pneumonia in Indian children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical data and investigations.
  • Evaluation of 19 children with persistent pneumonia over 5 years at a tertiary care center in North India.

Main Results:

  • Underlying causes were identified in 84.2% of cases.

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  • Asthma and post-tubercular bronchiectasis were the most frequent causes, each accounting for 26.3%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Asthma and post-tubercular bronchiectasis are key underlying conditions contributing to persistent pneumonia in children.
    • Comprehensive evaluation is vital to uncover treatable causes of persistent pneumonia.