Prevalencia de bronquitis en niños menores de 5 años en el área de emergencia del hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Upper and lower respiratory infections are the leading cause of medical care. Bronchitis has increased in children under 5 years of age. Child morbidity is a serious problem for public health. The majority of children with bronchitis are of viral origin, the complication of influenza, incomplete vaccination schedule and also by environmental contamination. Due to these antecedents we carried out our investigation formulating the following General Objective: Prevalence of Bronchitis in children under 5 years of age in emergency area of the Hospital of the city of Guayaquil to identify the sociodemographic characteristics, epidemiological conditions and causes that originate. Regarding the methodology: our study is descriptive, retrospective and prospective was obtained through an indirect observation guide. Population is constituted of 100 children registered in clinical histories that we study them as sample. We conclude that 88% of prevalence of bronchitis are of viral origin is frequently present in children under 1 year with 47%, since children are the most susceptible to contracting this pathology with 51% among the Main causes of bronchitis is given by badly cured gripes with 38%. Recommendations After completing the research, we suggest that health personnel give talks to mothers about the management of influenza-like illnesses, including the importance of not giving over-the-counter medication in case of flu, cough, fever or other symptoms.