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Observational studyChest2014

Respiratory exacerbations in indigenous children from two countries with non-cystic fibrosis chronic suppurative lung disease/bronchiectasis.

Gregory J Redding, Rosalyn J Singleton, Patricia C Valery, Hayley Williams, Keith Grimwood, Peter S Morris, Paul J Torzillo, Gabrielle B McCallum, Lori Chikoyak, Robert C Holman and 1 more

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Observational study in Chest, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Gregory J ReddingPulmonary and Sleep Medicine Division, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Electronic address: gredding@u.washington.edu.
Rosalyn J SingletonAlaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Preparedness and Emerging Infections, Arctic Investigations Program, Anchorage, AK.
Patricia C ValeryMenzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.
Hayley WilliamsMenzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.
Keith GrimwoodQueensland Children's Medical Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Queensland Paediatric Infectious Diseases Laboratory, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Peter S MorrisMenzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.
Paul J TorzilloRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Gabrielle B McCallumMenzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.
Lori ChikoyakYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, AK.
Robert C HolmanCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, Atlanta, GA.
Anne B ChangMenzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia; Queensland Respiratory Centre, Royal Children's Hospital, Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Funding

Medical Research Council 1040830Medical Research Council 389837PHS HHS U26IHS3000001/01
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute respiratory exacerbations (AREs) cause morbidity and lung function decline in children with chronic suppurative lung disease (CSLD) and bronchiectasis. In a prospective longitudinal cohort study, we determined the patterns of AREs and factors related to increased risks for AREs in children with CSLD/bronchiectasis.

methodsNinety-three indigenous children aged 0.5 to 8 years with CSLD/bronchiectasis in Australia (n = 57) and Alaska (n = 36) during 2004 to 2009 were followed for > 3 years. Standardized parent interviews, physical examinations, and medical record reviews were undertaken at enrollment and every 3 to 6 months thereafter.

resultsNinety-three children experienced 280 AREs (median = 2, range = 0-11 per child) during the 3-year period; 91 (32%) were associated with pneumonia, and 43 (15%) resulted in hospitalization. Of the 93 children, 69 (74%) experienced more than two AREs over the 3-year period, and 28 (30%) had more than one ARE in each study year. The frequency of AREs declined significantly over each year of follow-up. Factors associated with recurrent (two or more) AREs included age < 3 years, ARE-related hospitalization in the first year of life, and pneumonia or hospitalization for ARE in the year preceding enrollment. Factors associated with hospitalizations for AREs in the first year of study included age < 3 years, female caregiver education, and regular use of bronchodilators.

conclusionsAREs are common in children with CSLD/bronchiectasis, but with clinical care and time AREs occur less frequently. All children with CSLD/bronchiectasis require comprehensive care; however, treatment strategies may differ for these patients based on their changing risks for AREs during each year of care.

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AlaskaAustraliaBronchiectasisBronchodilator AgentsChildChild, PreschoolChronic DiseaseCohort StudiesCoughFemaleHumansInfantLongitudinal StudiesLung DiseasesMalePopulation GroupsBronchodilator Agents

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PMID24811693
PMCPMC4151361

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