Evaluation of Respiratory Diseases among Patients Visited in Hospital: A Clinical Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are classified as upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) or lower respiratory tract infections (LRIs). The present study was conducted to evaluate respiratory diseases among patients visited in hospital. Materials & Methods: The present study included 220 patients of both genders. Patients with least one of the following symptoms such cough, runny nose, ear discharge, and sore throat, which might be associated with fever, chest retractions, and fast breathing within the last 2 weeks, were considered. Results: Out of 220 patients, males were 120 and females were 100. Patients had cold (110), cough (140), sore throat (90), ear discharge (80), fever (130) and associated fever and fast breathing (60). Patients were from urban (60%) while 40% were from rural area. The difference was significant (P-0.05). 55% were residing in overcrowding area while 45% were not. The difference was significant (P-0.1). 30% patients were illiterate while 70% were literate. The difference was significant (P-0.001). Conclusion: Respiratory tract infections are common among both genders. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat and cold.
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Janardan Singh
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.3.054
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