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Risk factors associated with wheezing in infants
Lillian S L Moraes1, Olga A Takano, Javier Mallol
1Pediatrics Department, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, MT, Brazil.
Jornal De Pediatria
|September 17, 2013
Summary
Infant wheezing in Mato Grosso, Brazil, is linked to family asthma history, prior pneumonia, and frequent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). Early URTI and moderate pollution also increase risk, informing prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Wheezing in infants is a significant respiratory issue.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for early intervention and asthma prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors associated with wheezing in infants aged 12-15 months in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing the international study on wheezing in infants (EISL) questionnaire.
- Interviews conducted with 1,060 parents/guardians.
- Bivariate and multivariate analyses performed using SPSS v.18.0.
Main Results:
- Key risk factors identified include family history of asthma, previous pneumonia, and recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).
- Early onset of URTIs (before 3 months), living in polluted areas, and specific medication uses (paracetamol for URTI, antibiotics for skin infection) were also associated with wheezing.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these risk factors aids physicians in identifying high-risk infants for asthma development.
- Findings can inform public health strategies to reduce childhood wheezing morbidity.
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