A Case Report on Recurrent Infantal Bronchopneumonia

Abstract

Introduction
Bronchopneumonia is an acute bacterial infection of terminal bronchioles characterised by purulent exudation which extends into surrounding alveoli through endobronchial route resulting in patchy consolidation.
Case presentation
A 1year male child weighing 7.3kgs was admitted in paediatric intensive care ward with chief complaints of fever & shortness of breath since morning, cold & cough since 2days,vomiting(1 episode) since morning & difficulty in breathing. Patient has history of similar complaints in the past 1wk back & was hospitalised for about 5days. Based on the subjective& objective evaluation the patient was diagnosed with Bronchial Pneumonia and the treatment was given accordingly.
Conclusion
Better assessment is necessary for implementation of safe and effective treatment for each individual patient. In order to prevent serious complications of this disease, close monitoring of the patients during treatment course including culture sensitivity tests, creating awareness, recognition of the problem and careful management of all patients is essential.