Outcome of acute bronchiolitis in hospitalized children at NMC hospital Nawabshah

ABSTRACT

To estimate the outcome of acute bronchiolitis in children admitted to hospital with respiratory distress. This Prospective study was conducted in the Pediatric department, Peoples Medical College Hospital Nawabshah from October 2008 to March 2009. All the children below two years admitted in hospital with bronchiolitis were included in the study. Presenting signs and symptoms were followed up thrice daily to determine the progress of disease. Ninety cases of bronchiolitis were admitted during the study period. Majority, 70 [78%] of them were below six months. The disease was frequently associated with similar problem in other siblings 42 [47%], noncompliance to exclusive breast feeding 50 [55%] and family history of asthma 37 [41%]. Patchy opacities were found in chest x-ray in 9 [10%] cases. On the other hand, signs such as chest indrawing and hepatomegaly were improved quicker in patients that were given parenteral antibiotic. 5 [5.5%] of the study cases died. Overall outcome of bronchiolitis is good. General supportive therapy is highly effective in bronchiolitis