Frequency of Hyponatremia in Children with Bronchiolitis from 1 Month up to 2 Years in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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Cross-sectional study finds low hyponatremia rate in children with bronchiolitis, suggesting routine electrolyte checks are crucial.

Hyponatremia occurred in 4.9% of children diagnosed with bronchiolitis, indicating the need for monitoring.
The study involved 103 patients ranging from 1 month to 2 years, with a mean age of 10.7 months.
Cross-sectional study assessed serum sodium levels within 24 hours of admission, revealing no significant associations by gender or age.
Although uncommon, even low hyponatremia can lead to complications, highlighting the importance of routine checks.

A 2025 study studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study finds low hyponatremia rate in children with bronchiolitis, suggesting routine electrolyte checks are crucial.

Hyponatremia occurred in 4.9% of children diagnosed with bronchiolitis, indicating the need for monitoring.
The study involved 103 patients ranging from 1 month to 2 years, with a mean age of 10.7 months.
Cross-sectional study assessed serum sodium levels within 24 hours of admission, revealing no significant associations by gender or age.
Although uncommon, even low hyponatremia can lead to complications, highlighting the importance of routine checks.

A 2025 study studied this question.

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