Abstract
BackgroundThe incidence of childhood interstitial lung diseases increased in the last years in Egypt. Changes in environmental and climatic conditions may be contributing factors. Also, raising birds at home increased in the past years due to financial issues. Other environmental factors include increased industries, traffic, and pollution. Our study aimed to assess the environmental hazards and the severity of childhood interstitial lung diseases.ResultsSixty-five percent of patients with childhood interstitial lung diseases (chILD) were exposed to cigarette smoke; 45% were exposed to birds, 30% to industrial wastes, 20% to grass and pesticides, and 10% to animals.ConclusionsExposure to cigarette smoke and birds increases the risk of development of chILD.
Highlights
The incidence of childhood interstitial lung diseases increased in the last years in Egypt
The cases diagnosed as childhood interstitial lung diseases (chILD) increased in the past years in Egypt, there is no available data for the demographic data of these patients and the possible environmental conditions that aid in increasing their prevalence
Another study done in Egypt including adult and pediatric patients with diffuse parenchymal lung disease showed that 73% of them were raising birds at home [14]
Summary
The incidence of childhood interstitial lung diseases increased in the last years in Egypt. Other environmental factors include increased industries, traffic, and pollution. Our study aimed to assess the environmental hazards and the severity of childhood interstitial lung diseases. Results: Sixty-five percent of patients with childhood interstitial lung diseases (chILD) were exposed to cigarette smoke; 45% were exposed to birds, 30% to industrial wastes, 20% to grass and pesticides, and 10% to animals. Conclusions: Exposure to cigarette smoke and birds increases the risk of development of chILD. The cases diagnosed as chILD increased in the past years in Egypt, there is no available data for the demographic data of these patients and the possible environmental conditions that aid in increasing their prevalence.
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