Prevalence and Risk Factors for Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Indian Children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Indian Pediatr
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2014 Apr; 51(4): 295-297
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-170578
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a common complication in patients with cystic fibrosis. This crosssectional study was planned to determine the prevalence and risk factors for ABPA in Indian children with cystic fibrosis.Methods:
Clinical evaluation, spirometry, chest radiograph, sputum, total IgE, specific IgE for Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG precipitins and skin prick tests were done in 33 CF patients.Results:
Prevalence of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis was 18.2% (95% CI 6.9% - 35.4%) allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis was higher in patients with low cystic fibrosis score, age >12 years, atopy, and eosinophilia.Conclusion:
Prevalence of ABPA is higher in Indian children with cystic fibrosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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