Key result
Rhinovirus infection was associated with a significantly higher rate of acute wheezing illness compared to other respiratory viruses or no virus (61% vs 31%, P < 0.001).
Population
580 children and adolescents with documented rhinovirus infection and 163 hospital episodes of children >=1…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports considering rhinovirus in pediatric wheezing evaluations; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Observational (n=743)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 61% vs 31%
p-value: p=< 0.001
Rhinovirus infections are a frequent cause of pediatric hospitalizations, often presenting with acute wheezing and frequently requiring intensive care.
Peltola et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Rhinovirus infections (n=743). Rhinovirus infection vs. Respiratory syncytial virus, enterovirus, or no study virus was evaluated on Acute wheezing illness (p=< 0.001). Rhinovirus infection was associated with a significantly higher rate of acute wheezing illness compared to other respiratory viruses or no virus (61% vs 31%, P < 0.001).
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