title: [Bronchitis in young children].
abstract: The diagnosis of "bronchitis" was made in 42 children below the age of five who attended our medical centre during 18 months in 1986-87. Eight children were not treated with drugs, 26 received antibiotics, and ten received anti-asthmatic medication. Regardless of the treatment, the illness was usually of short duration and without complications. A follow-up study of 27 of the youngest children showed a higher than normal prevalence of asthma bronchiale. It is concluded that the diagnosis of "bronchitis" is ill-defined in this age group, and may be related to asthma bronchiale. The value of antibiotics is uncertain.
authors.affiliation: Legesenteret, Sørumsand.
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Mediås
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Bronkitt hos småbarn.