Therapeutic approach to bronchiolitis: why pediatricians continue to overprescribe drugs?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchiolitis guidelines suggest that neither bronchodilators nor corticosteroids, antiviral and antibacterial agents should be routinely used. Although recommendations, many clinicians persistently prescribe drugs for bronchiolitis.

Aim of the study

To unravel main reasons of pediatricians in prescribing drugs to infants with bronchiolitis, and to possibly correlate therapeutic choices to the severity of clinical presentation. Also possible influence of socially deprived condition on therapeutic choices is analyzed.

Methods

Patients admitted to Pediatric Division of 2 main Hospitals of Naples because of bronchiolitis in winter season 2008-2009 were prospectively analyzed. An RDAI (Respiratory Distress Assessment Instrument) score was assessed at different

SUBMITTER: De Brasi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2958958 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature