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| Language: | English |
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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.63096/medtigo3062339 |
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- <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Objective: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">To determine the prevalence of bronchiolitis in children up to 2 years of age presenting to Tehsil Headquarter (THQ) Hospital Dogar, Central Kurram.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Study design:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> A retrospective study.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Duration and place of study:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> The study was conducted in THQ Hospital Dogar over a one-year period from January to December 2024.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Methodology:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> This retrospective study reviewed and analyzed medical records of 600 children aged 0–24 months who were clinically diagnosed with bronchiolitis at Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Dogar during the specified period. Data collected included demographic variables such as age and gender, seasonal variations, hospitalization rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, need for mechanical ventilation, mortality, and average length of hospital stay. For statistical analysis, patients were further categorized into three distinct age groups to identify risk distribution and trends more accurately.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Results:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> The findings revealed that bronchiolitis cases showed a clear seasonal pattern, with the highest incidence during winter months (40%). The majority of affected children were infants aged 3–5 months (50%). Hospitalization was required in 66.7% of patients, while 25% needed ICU admission. Among these, 10% required mechanical ventilation, and the mortality rate was recorded at 2.5%. The lowest case numbers were observed during the summer season.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Conclusion:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> Bronchiolitis remains a common respiratory illness in young infants, particularly those between 3–5 months of age, with a marked peak during winter. Strengthening preventive measures, early recognition, and effective management strategies are essential to minimize hospitalizations and reduce disease burden in this vulnerable population.</span></p>