Incidence of Congenital Heart Disease in Children with Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infection in Tertiary Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Functions of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems have a close relationship. Congenital heart disease (CHD) affect the respiratory system and result in respiratory morbidities. Recurrent respiratory infection is one such morbidity. Aim: To assess the incidence of CHD in patients presenting with recurrent lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) and the incidence of different types of CHD in patients detected with congenital heart defects. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 patients with recurrent LRTI were studied (N = 100), which included 60 males and 40 females. All the patients were subjected to clinical examination and were made to undergo chest X-ray, electrocardiography, and 2D echocardiography with color Doppler to detect CHD. Results: Of the 100 patients, 43 patients (23 [53.4%] males and 20 [46.5%] females) with recurrent LRTI were found to have CHD. Conclusions: The results reveal that CHD is a major cause for recurrent LRTI. Considering this, it would be prudent to screen all children presenting with recurrent LRTI for CHD.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Dr. Partha Kumar Chaudhuri, Dr. Anil Kumar Chaudhary
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