Expanded role of group A streptococci in children with upper respiratory infections

SUMMARYThe role of viruses and M. pneumoniae in episodes of acute respiratory illness in childhood has been studied in a London general practice. The total isolation rate was 31·7%, but the rate varied from 32·6% in upper respiratory infections to 64·0% in pneumonia. The clinical features associated with infection were influenced not only by the type of agent but also by age and other host factors in the infected children. Rhinoviruses were more commonly isolated than any other agent and were frequently associated with wheezy bronchitis.

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Role of Intranasal Steroid in the Prevention of Recurrent Nasal Symptoms after Adenoidectomy

Clinical Rhinology An International Journal ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1158 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 80-83

Author(s):

Tamer S Sobhy

Keyword(s):

Nasal Obstruction ◽

Respiratory Infections ◽

Upper Respiratory Infections ◽

Nasal Symptoms ◽

Obstructive Sleep ◽

Nasal Steroids ◽

Intranasal Steroids ◽

Upper Respiratory ◽

Clinically Significant

ABSTRACT Nasal obstruction is one of the main symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy, as they are also presented with chronic rhinorrhea, snoring, hyponasal speech and obstructive sleep disorder. Adenoidectomy can reduce both nasal obstructions and upper respiratory infections. Some patients display clinically significant persistent nasal symptoms even after surgery. Symptoms, such as nasal obstruction or recurrent upper respiratory infections, persist in 19 to 26% of patients. Factors influencing the outcome of intranasal steroids therapy have not been identified. The treatment with nasal steroids may obtain successful results in children to avoid surgery for adenoid recurrence. How to cite this article Sobhy TS. Role of Intranasal Steroid in the Prevention of Recurrent Nasal Symptoms after Adenoidectomy. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2013;6(2):80-83.

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Vapor rub appears to decrease nighttime cough in children with upper respiratory infections

The Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.03.012 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 158 (5) ◽

pp. 859-860 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael D. Shields

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Infections ◽

Upper Respiratory Infections ◽

Upper Respiratory

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HISTAMINIC CEPHALGIA LINKED WITH UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS

Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain ◽

10.1111/j.1526-4610.1964.hed0402228.x ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 228-236 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

BAYARD T. HORTON

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Infections ◽

Upper Respiratory Infections ◽

Upper Respiratory

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Streptococcal pharyngitis in general practice. 1. Some unusual features of the epidemiology

Epidemiology and Infection ◽

10.1017/s0950268800050147 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 109 (2) ◽

pp. 181-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

P. M. Higgins

Keyword(s):

Sore Throat ◽

Age Distribution ◽

Positive Culture ◽

Streptococcal Pharyngitis ◽

Group A Streptococci ◽

Upper Respiratory Tract ◽

Acute Infections ◽

Group A ◽

Upper Respiratory ◽

Highly Correlated

SUMMARYThis report is based on a study of acute infections of the upper respiratory tract in 1965 and detailed records of such infections in 1963 and 1964. A change from illnesses mainly yielding viruses to illnesses mainly yielding group A streptococci was noted around the age of 5 years. A positive culture for group A streptococci in patients over 4 years of age was highly correlated with a complaint of sore throat and with serological evidence of streptococcal infection. A bimodal age distribution curve for pharyngitis associated with a positive culture for group A streptococci was consistently noted. The incidence was highest in children aged 5–9 but a second smaller peak occurred among adults in the 30–39 age group. The evidence suggests that being female increases the risk of acquiring group A streptococci and of experiencing sore throat.

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