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Abstract
Summary and conclusion
Pneumonia is inflammation and consolidation of the lung , it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality world wide , pneumonia remains a major reason for
admission to hospital and a common cause of death .
In our study , 100 patients with pneumonia were assessed and classified according to the National ARI control guidelines .
The aim of this study is to evaluate the role radiological features in diagnosis of pneumonia and to study the role of clinical feature in early diagnosis of pneumonia and to study the nutritional state and its role in prevention of infections especially pneumonia.
All patients were subjected to :-
- Full history taking …e.g. socioeconomic status , parental education , feeding practice.
- Thorough clinical examination including:-
* General examination e.g. cyanosis , pallor, rapid respiration , working ala nasi, respiratory rate , heart rate , temperature and nutritional status according to weight for age .
* Chest examination … laying stress on signs of pneumonia.