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

Alasmari, Mohammed Hundur; Alhazmi, Abdulaziz Abdullah; Al Haider, Abdullah Salem; Alhamami, Yaqoub Mubarak Ali; Al Harthi, Nasser Naji Mohsen; Al Hajlan, Mana Ali Mueidh

doi:10.21608/ejhm.2018.13990

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

Document Type : Original Article

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Medical school, Najran University, Najran, KSA

10.21608/ejhm.2018.13990

Abstract

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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