Factores asociados a exacerbación de asma bronquial en pacientes de 4 a 17 años internados en el Hospital Roberto Gilbert Elizalde de 2019 a 2023.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Bronchial asthma is a chronic condition with a high prevalence worldwide and potential acute complications that can affect the health status of pediatric patients. OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with exacerbation of bronchial asthma in patients treated at Dr. Roberto Gilbert Elizalde Hospital. METHODOLOGY: Observational, retrospective, crosssectional and descriptive study, which included a sample of 238 patients between 4 and 17 years old who were admitted for acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. RESULTS: Male predominance at 63%, mean age of 7.29 years SD 3.1 years, mostly local population (Guayaquil), 33.2% with obesity / overweight, most common history of allergic rhinitis 55.5% and 93.7% no microorganism was isolated despite respiratory symptoms. Cumulative prevalence 50.9% CONCLUSIONS: The causes of acute exacerbation are multiple, allergic rhinitis and exposure to contact with respiratory conditions are frequent and potentially preventable conditions. The limitation of screening tests is an important point.