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Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children: Clinical profile, etiology and outcome

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Abstract

Objective

To describe clinical profile, etiology and outcome in children with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Methods

A chart review of children diagnosed with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, attending pediatric chest clinic of tertiary care hospital.

Results

The underlying cause was identified in 51 (63.8%) out of 80 children (mean age, 9.6 y). Common causes were post-infectious in 19 (23.8%), suspected primary ciliary dyskinesia in 12 (15%), and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in 6 (7.5%). One or more complications were observed in 76 (95%) patients; 14 (17.5%) children required surgery and 5 (11.1%) children died.

Conclusions

Common causes of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis are post infectious and primary ciliary dyskinesia. There is a need to create awareness about early diagnosis of bronchiectasis as it is often delayed.

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  1. Departments of Pediatrics, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India

    Ajay Kumar

  2. Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

    Rakesh Lodha, Prawin Kumar & S. K. Kabra

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Kumar, A., Lodha, R., Kumar, P. et al. Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children: Clinical profile, etiology and outcome. Indian Pediatr 52, 35–37 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0563-8

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