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Introduction The word pneumonia had originated from the ancient Greek word “pneumon’’ which means lung so the word pneumonia indicates lung disease. Disease remains a leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years of age. Materials and methods: A prospective observational study was conducted for the period of 6 months in Sri Venkateshwara children's hospital after obtaining approval from the Institutional ethical committee. Results: In the present study, the highest prevalence was observed in the age groups between 0-2 (64.5%) and the least prevalence was observed in age groups between 14-16 (0.5%). The highest prevalence was found in males 66% than in females 34%. The incidence of pneumonia is more in august, 48 patients (24%). Out of 200 patient population, they are seen with different risk factors, the highest prevalence is observed in 50 (25%) patients are <6 months of age and least prevalence 2 (1%) patients are found with risk factor of Recent surgery. 20.5% (41 patients) hospitalized after their prior therapy, out of 41 patients 30(73.17%) were hospitalized due to worsening of illness, 8(19.51%) patients are due to nonadherence, and 3(7.31%) are due to wrong dose intake. LOS for 88 (44%) patients is 3 days. Out of 200 population, 101 patients (50.5%) are prescribed with corticosteroids and 99(49.5%) are without corticosteroids. The majority of effects are observed due to aminoglycosides in 24 patients (43.6%) and the incidence of vomitings (14.5%) is high due to amikacin. Conclusion: This study demonstrates “An observational study on pneumonia in pediatrics”. Keywords: Pneumonia, pediatrics, non-adherence, corticosteroids, recent surgery, LOS (Length of stay), risk factors, aminoglycosides, amikacin
Publication date: 01/04/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.4.5990