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25. Causes of Recurrent Pneumonia among the Children Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital
Shahzeb Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Bhatti and Shifa
ABSTRACT
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the relative frequency of various causes of recurrent pneumonia.
Study Design: Observational / descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the BV Hospital Bahawalpur, from March 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Materials and Methods: Total 300 patients visiting the pediatric department and diagnosed with recurrent pneumonia were included in this study.
Results: Total 300 patients diagnosed with recurrent pneumonia. 180(60%) were males and 120(40%) were females. Underlying cause was identified in 285 (95%) cases, and in 15 (5%) cases, the underlying cause could not be identified. Children with potential neurodevelopmental disorders suffering from recurrent pneumonia , mostly (90%) suffering from cerebral palsy, while 63% of the patients were with age under 1 year of age, 27% were 1-5 years old, 10 % were more than 5 years of old.
25 patients with underlying cause congenital heart disease, there were 10 patients with ventricular septal defect. Respiratory tract and gastrointestinal system anomalies in patients, Out of 10 cases, 4 cases had cleft palate, 3 cases had laryngomalacia/tracheomalacia, and 1 case had tracheoesophageal fistula, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation and pulmonary sequestration.
Conclusion: Recurrent pneumonia as a recurrent respiratory tract infection is more common in our country. Common underlying diseases include neurodevelopmental disorders, recurrent bronchiolitis with aspiration pneumonia, congenital heart disease, Down syndrome, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, respiratory abnormalities, and cleft palate.
Key Words: Recurrent pneumonia; Neurodevelopmental disorder; Congenital heart defects; Aspiration pneumonia; Children.
Citation of article: Ahmed S, Bhatti MI, Shifa. Causes of Recurrent Pneumonia among the Children Visiting a Tertiary Care hospital. Med Forum 2017;28(6):96-100.