An Overview of Pediatric Pulmonary Complications During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Lesson for Future Publisher Pubmed



Roshanzamir Z¹ ; Mohammadi F² ; Yadegar A² ; Naeini AM³ ; Hojabri K⁴ ; Shirzadi R² Show Affiliations
Source: Immunity, Inflammation and Disease Published:2024

Abstract

Background: The pediatric community is considered a suitable target for controlling the spread and mortality of viral diseases. In late December 2019, a respiratory disease due to the novel coronavirus, later COVID-19, hit the globe. The COVID-19 global disruption had direct and indirect impacts on different aspects of child health. Therefore, surveillance, preventive approaches, and treatment plans for children came into the spotlight. Objective: This study aims to discuss the clinical pictures as well as laboratory and radiological findings of the infected children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of this study is to express the clinical manifestations of respiratory disease in pediatric SARS-CoV-2, available therapeutic options, vaccine recommendations, and long COVID sequelae in affected children. This review could serve as a hint for upcoming challenges in pediatric care during future pandemics. Results: The clinical presentation of COVID-19 in pediatrics can range from mild pulmonary disease to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Supportive care is a crucial component of the management of pediatric COVID-19. However, the importance of specializing in how to treat patients with more severe conditions cannot be overstated. Additionally, clinicians must consider prevention strategies as well as potential complications. Conclusion: Although the infected patients are dipping day by day, there is a lack of clinical guidelines for pediatric SARS-CoV-2-associated pulmonary diseases. Understanding of the physicians about all aspects of pediatric care during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to enhanced quality of future patient care and safety, reduced costs of health policies, and surveil the risk that patients with respiratory viruses can expose to society. © 2024 The Author(s). Immunity, Inflammation and Disease published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.