Publications by authors named "Elzbieta Gdowska"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze how croup syndrome (laryngitis subglottica) is treated in children at hospitals in Lower Silesia, Poland.
- Over a year, researchers observed 482 children, collecting data on their demographics, clinical symptoms, and treatments.
- Results showed that while glucocorticoids and epinephrine were commonly used as recommended, there was over-treatment with antihistamines and antibiotics, suggesting a need for better adherence to treatment guidelines.
Unlabelled: Croup syndrome is an urgent and frequent reason for hospitalization of children.
Material And Methods: 632 children with croup syndrome (422 boys and 210 girls aged 2 months-17 years) admitted to 15 pediatric departments in Lower Silesia were prospectively observed for 12 months (from April 2001 to March 2002). We conducted prospective survey of clinical and laboratory data from all study centers.