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Prevalence of recurrent wheezing in infants

Herberto J Chong Neto1, Nelson Augusto Rosário, Dirceu Solé

  • 1Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil. h.chong@uol.com.br

Jornal De Pediatria
|August 7, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Recurrent wheezing is common in infants in Curitiba, Brazil, affecting nearly half of those studied. Many infants experienced early-onset wheezing, suggesting a potential link to childhood asthma.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric respiratory health
  • Epidemiology of infant wheezing

Background:

  • Recurrent wheezing in infants is a significant health concern.
  • Understanding its prevalence is crucial for early diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of recurrent wheezing in infants in Curitiba, Brazil.
  • To analyze the onset, symptoms, and treatment of wheezing episodes in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1,364 infants aged 12-15 months in Curitiba.
  • Standardized questionnaires administered to parents regarding wheezing, respiratory infections, and risk factors.
  • Data collected from health centers between August 2005 and December 2006.

Main Results:

  • 45.4% of infants experienced wheezing in their first year, with onset around 5.5 months.
  • 22.6% had three or more wheezing episodes.
  • Wheezing was associated with nocturnal symptoms, breathing difficulties, emergency visits, hospital admissions, and a medical diagnosis of asthma, particularly in those with frequent episodes.

Conclusions:

  • Infants in Curitiba exhibit a high prevalence of early-onset wheezing with significant morbidity.
  • Frequent wheezing episodes in infancy may indicate a higher likelihood of developing asthma.
  • Further investigation into the long-term outcomes and asthma development in this cohort is warranted.
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