A Decade-Long Real-World Cohort (2016-2025): Development of an Individualized Risk-Stratification Nomogram and Evaluation of Clinical Utility for Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections in Children - Scorecard - MDSpire

A Decade-Long Real-World Cohort (2016-2025): Development of an Individualized Risk-Stratification Nomogram and Evaluation of Clinical Utility for Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections in Children

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  • Cai, Hehua

  • Li, Juan

  • Wang, Hui

  • April 14, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Ten-Year Real-World Study (2016-2025): Creation of a Personalized Risk-Stratification Nomogram and Assessment of Its Clinical Value for Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections in Pediatric Patients

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionRecurrent Respiratory Tract Infections (RRTIs)
Key MechanismsHistory of allergy, asthma, nutritional deficiencies, and environmental factors.
Target PopulationChildren at risk for recurrent respiratory tract infections.
Care SettingPediatric practice.

Key Highlights

  • 20.4% of the studied children developed RRTIs.
  • Independent predictors include allergy history, asthma history, and vitamin levels.
  • The nomogram showed good discrimination and calibration.
  • Risk stratification effectively categorized children into low, intermediate, and high-risk groups.
  • Decision-curve analysis indicated favorable net benefit for clinical utility.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize a personalized risk-stratification nomogram for assessing RRTI risk.

Management

  • Implement targeted prevention strategies based on risk stratification.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly assess vitamin levels and environmental exposures in at-risk children.

Risks

  • Consider factors such as allergy history, asthma, and passive smoking exposure.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Children aged 0-18 years with recurrent respiratory tract infections.

Focus on individualized risk factors to guide preventive measures.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate routine screening for allergy and asthma history in pediatric assessments.
  • Monitor nutritional indicators like vitamin A and D levels.
  • Educate families about the impact of passive smoking on respiratory health.

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