Secondhand Smoke Exposure May Worsen Illness in Kids Hospitalized With Flu
Major Finding: During their hospital stay for influenza, children previously exposed to secondhand smoke were significantly more likely to require ICU admission (31% vs. 10% for children with no exposure) and mechanical ventilation (13% vs. 2%, respectively).
Data Source: A chart review of 113 patients aged 0-15 years discharged from Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., with a diagnosis of influenza between 2002 and 2009.
Disclosures: Dr. Wilson disclosed that she is on the speakers bureau for the American Academy of Pediatrics Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence, with funding from the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute, National Research Service Award T32, Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Research Program, and the Child Health Corporation of America through a grant to the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings Network.
FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PEDIATRIC ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
Dr. Wilson disclosed that she is on the speakers bureau for the American Academy of Pediatrics Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence, with funding from the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute, National Research Service Award T32, Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Research Program, and the Child Health Corporation of America through a grant to the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings Network.
