A Study of Clinical Profile of Paediatric Stridor in Tertiary Medical College
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Condition causing stridor in paediatric patient can range from minor illness to life threatening disorders. Proper diagnosis and evaluation is mandatory for timely intervention. Aim of the study: The objective of this study is to determine the aetiological profile and management of paediatric patient with stridor attending otorinolarynglogy department in Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem. Materials and Methods: This is an observation study of 50 cases of stridor in infants and children below 12 years presented in the department of Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem, Tamilnadu over a period of 2 years from Jan 2014 to Feb 2016. Results: In our study of 50 cases of stridor,common age group of presentation was less than 2 years (62%) with male preponderance (60%), Common etiology was croup(56%), laryngomalacia(26%),foreign body aspiration(8%), angioneurotic edema (6%), and post extubation stridor (4%) Out of 50 casses 76% presented with acute complaints and 24% presented with chronic complaints
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Krishna Sundari M
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