Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Children: Clinical Profile, Etiology and Outcome.
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2015-01
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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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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, Chronic cough, Pneumonia, Suppurative lung disease
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Kumar Ajay, Lodha Rakesh, Kumar Prawin, Kabra S K. Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis in Children: Clinical Profile, Etiology and Outcome. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Jan; 52(1): 35-37.