Impacto de la neumonía adquirida en la comunidad en pacientes de 15 a 45 años con enfermedades crónicas en el Hospital General Monte Sinaí durante el año 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an infection caused by pathogens that migrate to the pulmonary alveoli. This condition can exacerbate other coexisting chronic diseases such as hypertension, COPD, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study examines the impact of CAP on various chronic diseases. Objective: To investigate the impact of community-acquired pneumonia on patients aged 15 to 45 years with chronic diseases treated at Monte Sinaí General Hospital during 2023. Methods: A descriptive, observational, retrospective study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. Data were collected from the Monte Sinaí General Hospital database. Statistical analysis was performed using frequency and prevalence tables for nominal and ordinal qualitative variables. Results: The results demonstrated that hypertension is the most prevalent chronic disease among patients with CAP, with the predominant age group being 31-45 years. Additionally, COPD showed the highest mortality rate among patients with CAP. Conclusions: The findings of this research suggest the need for strict monitoring and follow-up of patients hospitalized for CAP who suffer from chronic diseases.