Understanding the Epidemiological and Clinical Impact of Bronchiolitis in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients: Urging for Preventive Strategies

By
Rahaf Abughosh
Fatmah Almesmari
Noora Alattar
Bilal Mohammad
Basheer Tharayil
Maimunah Uddin
Stefan Weber
Sareea AlRemeithi
May 28, 2026

Frontiers In Pediatrics

Objective:

To characterize the clinical epidemiology, seasonal trends, and risk factors for bronchiolitis hospitalization and prolonged length of stay (LOS) at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), and to estimate the associated economic burden.

Key Findings:

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Interpretation:

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Limitations:

The study is retrospective and relies on electronic medical records, which may have incomplete data.
Standardized clinical severity scores were not applied due to inconsistent documentation.

Conclusion:

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Understanding the Epidemiological and Clinical Impact of Bronchiolitis in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients: Urging for Preventive Strategies

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Original Source(s)

Insights into epidemiological and clinical burden of bronchiolitis among hospitalized children: a call for preventive interventions

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