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Epidemiology of common cold.

P B van Cauwenberge

    Rhinology
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Parental history of respiratory infections and humid housing increase common cold risk in children. Higher child weight and head circumference are linked to lower incidence and fewer findings of infectious rhinitis.

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    The common cold.

    Acta oto-rhino-laryngologica Belgica·2000

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Epidemiology
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • The common cold is a frequent childhood illness.
    • Identifying predisposing factors is crucial for prevention and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the epidemiology of the common cold in children aged 2.5-6 years.
    • To identify predisposing factors associated with common cold incidence and severity.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 2065 healthy children aged 2.5-6 years.
    • Data collection via parental questionnaires, physical examinations, E.N.T. assessments, and technical investigations.
    • Analysis of annual incidence rates and rhinological findings.

    Main Results:

    • Mean annual common cold incidence was 2.43 (parent-reported) and 5 (interval-based).
    • Parental history of upper respiratory tract infections was the most significant risk factor for infectious rhinitis.
    • Higher child weight correlated with lower common cold incidence and fewer pathological rhinoscopic findings.
    • Children with head circumference below the 2.5 percentile had the highest incidence of infectious rhinitis.
    • Humid housing conditions and higher parental profession were associated with increased rhinitis incidence.
    • Parental smoking had minimal impact on children's rhinological status.

    Conclusions:

    • Parental history of respiratory infections and environmental factors like humid housing are key risk factors for childhood common cold.
    • Child's weight and head circumference may play protective roles against infectious rhinitis.
    • Further research into these factors can inform public health strategies for reducing common cold burden in young children.

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