Evaluation of Bronchiolitis in the Pediatric Population in the United States of America and Canada: A Ten-Year Review.

Autor:	Ajayi OO; Internal Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu, NGA., Ajufo A; Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, All Saints University, Roseau, DMA., Ekpa QL; General Practice, Conestoga College, Kitchener, CAN., Alabi PO; Pediatrics, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, NGA., Babalola F; Epidemiology and Public Health, Texas Department of State Health Services, San Antonio, USA., Omar ZTO; Pediatrics, Dubai Medical College For Girls, Dubai, ARE., Ekanem M; General Medicine, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ogun, NGA., Ezuma-Ebong C; Internal Medicine, Angelic Care Hospital, Abuja, NGA., Ogunshola OS; Pediatrics, Mass General Hospital, Massachusetts, USA., Akahara DE; Medicine, Windsor University School of Medicine, Cayon, KNA., Manandhar S; Pediatric Medicine, Jiamusi University, Covington, USA., Okobi OE; Family Medicine, Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, Miami, USA.; Family Medicine, Medficient Health Systems, Laurel, USA.; Family Medicine, Lakeside Medical Center, Belle Glade, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Aug 12; Vol. 15 (8), pp. e43393. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 12 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.43393
Abstrakt:	Bronchiolitis is a well-known viral infection among the pediatric population, significantly impacting hospitalization rates. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected respiratory viral infections, including bronchiolitis, as various mitigation measures were implemented. In this study, we analyzed bronchiolitis cases during the pandemic and post-pandemic period, aiming to identify changes in management guidelines and their incidence and management over the last 10 years. Moreover, we explored the relationship between bronchiolitis and COVID-19, a virus that gained rapid notoriety worldwide. By analyzing data from pediatric populations in Canada and the USA, we sought to understand the role of varying seasons in the peak periods of bronchiolitis infections. The comprehensive review's results will provide valuable insights into bronchiolitis dynamics within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our aim is to better comprehend the interplay between bronchiolitis, COVID-19, and seasonal variations, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of this respiratory viral infection and informing future management strategies. Furthermore, these findings can assist healthcare professionals in preparing for and responding to potential fluctuations in bronchiolitis cases in the post-pandemic era. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Ajayi et al.)
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