KIỂU HÌNH KHÒ KHÈ Ở TRẺ EM DƯỚI 5 TUỔI TẠI QUẢNG NINH

Abstract

PROVINCE

Wheezing is a common symptom which is often seen in children. The different wheezing phenotypes are caused by a variety of diseases. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in 164 children   under 5 years of ages hospitalized due to wheezing at the Pediatric Department of Bai Chay Hospital and Internal Medicine Pediatrics Department of Quang Ninh Obstetrics and Children's Hospital, from July 1^st, 2020 to June 30^th, 2021. Objectives: To describe  the wheezing phenotypes of children under 5 years of age in Quang Ninh province. Results: The prevalence of early onset of wheeze (before 12 months of age), intermediate (from 12 to 24 months of age), and late (after 24 months to 60 months) was 77.4%; 17.7% and 4.9% respectively. 57.9% of wheezing ocured in children under 12 month. In addition, 54.9% of children under 5 ages had at least 2 episodes of wheeze. Episodic viral wheeze was common in the children under 12 month group, accounting for 46% wheares multitrigger wheeze was common in  children  over 12 month group, accounting for 80%. There were a statistically associated  between the frequency of wheezing and personal and family history of allergies, second hand smoke exposure in children with wheezing (p<0.05). The most common cause of wheezing in the group under 12 month was bronchiolitis, accounted for 74.7%. In the group of 25 to 60 months, the common cause was asthma, accounted for 87.5%. Conclusion:  Wheezing phenotypes are different in different diseases.