Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Children: Clinical Profile, Etiology and Outcome.
Indian Pediatr
;
2015 Jan; 52(1): 35-37
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-171006
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To describe clinical profile, etiology and outcome in children with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.Methods:
A chart review of children diagnosed with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, attending pediatric chest clinic of tertiary care hospital.Results:
The underlying cause was identified in 51 (63.8%) out of 80 children (mean age, 9.6 y). Common causes were post-infectious in 19 (23.8%), suspected primary ciliary dyskinesia in 12 (15%), and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in 6 (7.5%). One or more complications were observed in 76 (95%) patients; 14 (17.5%) children required surgery and 5 (11.1%) children died.Conclusions:
Common causes of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis are post infectious and primary ciliary dyskinesia. There is a need to create awareness about early diagnosis of bronchiectasis as it is often delayed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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