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[Bronchitis in young children].

I B Mediås1

  • 1Legesenteret, Sørumsand.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|February 20, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Bronchitis diagnosis in young children is often unclear and may indicate underlying asthma bronchiale. Antibiotic effectiveness for this condition in children remains uncertain.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Bronchitis is a common diagnosis in children under five.
  • The study aimed to evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of bronchitis in this age group.

Observation:

  • 42 children under five were diagnosed with bronchitis.
  • Treatments included no drugs, antibiotics, or anti-asthmatic medication.
  • Most cases were short-lived and uncomplicated.

Findings:

  • A follow-up revealed a higher prevalence of asthma bronchiale in younger children.
  • The diagnosis of bronchitis in this age group appears ill-defined.
  • The link between bronchitis and asthma bronchiale is suggested.

Implications:

  • The clinical utility of diagnosing 'bronchitis' in young children needs re-evaluation.
  • The use of antibiotics for childhood bronchitis warrants further investigation.
  • Early identification of asthma bronchiale may be crucial in this population.

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