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DOI : 10.2174/1573398X13666170301162410
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Graphical Abstract:
Abstract:
Background: The clinical presentation of lower respiratory tract illness in children frequently resembles
more than one disease entities of those described in textbooks. Not uncommonly, terms like
“bronchiolitis”, “bronchitis”, “asthma exacerbation”, “bronchopneumonia” and “pneumonia” are used
interchangeably.
Methods: In this article, a didactic simplified algorithm for the management of the child from the
community presenting with cough and fever is described after systematic review of the literature.
Results: In step 1 of the algorithm, findings from the physical examination are used to localize the
diseased anatomic part(s) of the lower respiratory tract i.e. trachea, bronchi, bronchioles or alveoli. In
step 2, speculations are made regarding the infectious agent most likely affecting the lower respiratory
tract based on the patient's symptoms and past medical history and the known epidemiology of
respiratory disorders. In step 3, the appropriate treatment plan is selected taking under consideration
the affected anatomic part(s) and the speculated pathogen. Finally, in step 4, clinical response is
evaluated and the diagnostic assumptions and treatment strategy are modified accordingly.
Conclusion: When findings from the physical examination are matched with information from the
current and past medical history and the known epidemiology of respiratory disorders, speculations
regarding the most likely etiologic agents can be made and appropriate treatment interventions can be
selected.
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VOLUME: 13
ISSUE: 1
Year: 2017
Page: [47 - 53]
Pages: 7
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X13666170301162410
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Graphical Abstract:
Abstract:
Background: The clinical presentation of lower respiratory tract illness in children frequently resembles
more than one disease entities of those described in textbooks. Not uncommonly, terms like
“bronchiolitis”, “bronchitis”, “asthma exacerbation”, “bronchopneumonia” and “pneumonia” are used
interchangeably.
Methods: In this article, a didactic simplified algorithm for the management of the child from the
community presenting with cough and fever is described after systematic review of the literature.
Results: In step 1 of the algorithm, findings from the physical examination are used to localize the
diseased anatomic part(s) of the lower respiratory tract i.e. trachea, bronchi, bronchioles or alveoli. In
step 2, speculations are made regarding the infectious agent most likely affecting the lower respiratory
tract based on the patient's symptoms and past medical history and the known epidemiology of
respiratory disorders. In step 3, the appropriate treatment plan is selected taking under consideration
the affected anatomic part(s) and the speculated pathogen. Finally, in step 4, clinical response is
evaluated and the diagnostic assumptions and treatment strategy are modified accordingly.
Conclusion: When findings from the physical examination are matched with information from the
current and past medical history and the known epidemiology of respiratory disorders, speculations
regarding the most likely etiologic agents can be made and appropriate treatment interventions can be
selected.
Other
Article Details
VOLUME: 13
ISSUE: 1
Year: 2017
Pages: 7
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X13666170301162410
Price: $58
Article Metrics
PDF: 18
HTML: 4
EPUB: 1
PRC: 1
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