Upper Respiratory Infections in Children and Their Response Towards the Rationale Antibiotic Therapy
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Upper respiratory tract is more vulnerable to numerous microbes so Pediatric populations gets easily and frequently infected by these pathogens. Upper respiratory infections Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis and Otitis media are major cause of discomfort in children. Study Aims: This particular research with cross sectional design was aimed for assessing various types of upper respiratory infections in pediatric patients presented to the outpatient department of Suleman Roshan Medical College, Tando Adam, Sindh, Pakistan. Study Methods: There were 1500 pediatric patients diagnosed as upper RTIs included in the study while all other cases were excluded from this research over a time span of one year using purposive sampling technique. Parents allowed the study with written consent and provided the required data information. The antibiotic response was assessed as resolution of symptoms. Results: The male proportion of patients dominated over female proportion with 824 (54.83%) and 676 (45.07%) respectively. Under 5years children were 1044(69.4%) and Pharyngitis above 5 years 456(30.6%). Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis and otitis media were the common upper RTIs observed in the study Conclusion: Pharyngitis was most common among upper respiratory infections followed by tonsillitis and otitis media all responded well to Macrolides, Penicillin and Cephalosporin class of antibiotics
DOI: 10.53555/jkrxrx85
Authors: Imran Ahmed, Muhammad Hanif, Mushtaque Ali Shah, Muhammad Sajid Noor, Tasneem Kauser, Ashique Ali Arain
Institution: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406737443