Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Pediatrics, Treatment Approaches: Review Article

Autor: Abdullah Salem Al Haider, Mohammed Hundur Alasmari, Mana Ali Mueidh Al hajlan, Yaqoub Mubarak Ali Alhamami, Nasser Naji Mohsen Al harthi, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alhazmi
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine. 73:6324-6330
ISSN: 2090-7125
Popis: This article outlines the etiology and epidemiology of childhood acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRI), preventative measures, and management of the most common and important cause of ALRI, pneumonia. Method: We conducted a review to determine the proper treatment of Lower respiratory tract infection in pediatrics. In May 2018 we searched PubMed, Medline, and EMBASE databases Conclusion: Viral lower respiratory system infections in newborns and children are important clinical and socioeconomic problems worldwide. Viral lower respiratory system infections are mild and self-restricting in many cases. Specific patient groups are at risk of a severe program of illness, although formerly healthy infants with a viral lower respiratory tract infection may additionally develop extreme illness.
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