Pediatrics

  • Acute bronchiolitis

    ByAllen

    Epidemiology Age group: Affects infants and children <2 years, most commonly in the 1st year of life, peaking between 3 – 6 months.Common causative agent: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Other possible viral agents: Adenovirus, Influenza virus, Parainfluenza virus, Metapneumovirus Clinical presentation a) Coryzal prodrome (1 – 3 days) – rhinorrhea, mild cough b) Followed by…

  • |

    Constipation in children

    ByAllen

    2 subtypes We will be focusing mostly on functional constipation as this is most frequently encountered & managed in primary care settings. Pathophysiology of constipation Repeated cycles lead to fecal impaction and may cause overflow incontinence.Prolonged periods of withholding and fecal impaction eventually may cause increased in rectal compliance –> Larger volume of stools required…