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Incidence of risk of bronchoaspiration due to acute viral bronchiolitis in hospitalized infants
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Keywords

Bronchiolitis
Swallowing disorders
Infants
Aspiration pneumonia
Speech therapy

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Incidence of risk of bronchoaspiration due to acute viral bronchiolitis in hospitalized infants. (2025). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 25(6), e20229. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e20229.2025

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Abstract

Objective: To analyze the profile of infants with acute viral bronchiolitis who are at risk of bronchoaspiration treated at the Arlinda Marques Children's Hospital. Methods: This is an observational, prospective, and descriptive study, composed of infants who were treated by the speech therapy team, from April to October 2024, at the Arlinda Marques Children's Hospital, registered in the speech therapy occurrence book. A data survey was carried out, seeking to detect the frequency, period, and age group most affected. Descriptive measures were used for analysis using the Jamovi software. Results: Male infants are more likely to develop AVB, but with a lower risk of showing signs of bronchoaspiration. The largest age group was in the first three months of life, being the most critical, increasing the likelihood of the infant developing bronchoaspiration. The most frequent sign of risk of bronchoaspiration was respiratory distress. Conclusion: The rate of hospitalization due to viral bronchiolitis was higher in the first three months of life, with a higher rate of illness in males and a higher risk of bronchoaspiration in females.

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