Low Sodium Levels in Children Affected with Community Acquired Pneumonia

doi:10.51273/esc21.2517115

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Objective: The objective of this study is to find out whether subjects who are suffering from community acquired pneumonia also had low sodium levels. Methods: One hundred children fulfilling our criteria and admitted in Department of Pediatrics, Services Hospital, Lahore were included in the study. Five cc venous blood was drawn from each children of community acquired pneumonia and sent to hospital laboratory for evaluation of blood sodium levels. Results: one hundred cases of CAP were included in the study. When mean +SD of age was calculated, mean age of the study population was found to be 1.55+0.52 years. In addition, 55 %( n=55) were male while 45 %( n=45) were females. 27 %( n=27) children effected with CAP were found to be having low sodium levels whereas 73 %( n=73) had normal sodium levels. Conclusion: After conducting research, we have come to the conclusion that community acquired pneumonia is very frequent among children in the age group between 1-1.5 years. If it is promptly treated, children can be saved from life threatening pathologies. Key Words: Children, community acquired pneumonia, hyponatremia How to cite: Zaheer M.,Azam M.M., Shabir M., Saeed H.,Touseef A., Azhar Z., Low Sodium Levels in Children Affected with Community Acquired Pneumonia. Esculapio. 2021; 17(01): 75-78

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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major problem all over the world but its incidence is much higher in the underdeveloped world
Most of the cases of CAP, resolves on its own but if left untreated it is associated with many complications including that of renal system The measurement of serum electrolytes may be helpful in assessing the degree of dehydration in children with limited fluid intake and whether hyponatremia is present.[5]
The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) which is common in many paediatric illnesses of pulmonary, cerebral or malignant origin is responsible for water retention and causes hyponatremia.[9]

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Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major problem all over the world but its incidence is much higher in the underdeveloped world. More than one million children die from pneumonia every year. Major cause of pneumonia is viral in origin. Respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A, and parainfluenza types 1 through 3 are the most common viral agents. It is followed by infection with bacteria’s like streptococcus pneumonia.[3,4]

Zunaira Azhar

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