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ANALYSIS OF RISK OF OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD PNEUMONIA AMONG LOCAL POPULATION OF PAKISTAN

Nayab Maryam, Sabhi Ul Hassan, Shamayem Imdad

Introduction: Pneumonia is a common pediatric diagnosis that poses a significant risk for future respiratory disease. Multiple investigations have found an association between pneumonia in childhood and decreased adult lung function, raising the question of whether childhood pneumonia is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study is to analyze the risk of obstructive lung disease in childhood pneumonia among local population of Pakistan. Methodology of the study: This study was conducted at Sharif Medical and dental college during February 2018 to November 2018. This study was done with the permission of ethical committee. For this purpose we select 50 patients of pneumonia (age 1 to 15 years) for further analysis. The patients of both gender were selected for this study. Childhood pneumonia was defined by subject self-report. Result: Significant differences were observed between patients who received extra-fine versus fine-particle COPD in the demographics and baseline characteristics. The COPD treatments prescribed to patients before and at step-up are shown in S1 Table in the supporting information. Conclusion: In conclusion, the COPD exacerbation rate was higher among the patients who had a history of pneumonia or a high rate of COPD exacerbation in the preceding period of 1 year. Key words: Pneumonia, fever, COPD, Lungs.

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