Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.
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Microbiology and immunology department Faculty of Pharmacy, Alsalam University, Kafer El-Zayat, Gharbia, Egypt.
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Lecture of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.
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Fellow Lecturer of Community Health Nursing Department National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt.
10.21608/ejhc.2024.449893
Abstract
Background: The global prevalence of allergic diseases in children is steadily rising, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema, conjunctivitis, food allergies, insect allergies, and anaphylaxis. These disorders can enhance children’s vulnerability to COVID-19 due to immune system abnormalities and chronic drug use. Understanding the clinical features of COVID-19 among allergic children is critical for personalizing nursing treatment and prevention interventions. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in allergic children and highlight implications for nursing care. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Data were acquired using an online self-administered questionnaire delivered via Google Forms to parents of allergic children. attending the University Hospital in Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 100 parents participated. Two tools were used: (1) COVID-19 symptoms and complications questionnaire, and (2) laboratory investigations and chest X-ray findings. Results: High fever was reported in 75% of children, dry cough in 65.6%, sneezing in 43.8%, and difficulty breathing in 18.8%. Most children (90.6%) fully recovered, while 9.4% remained symptomatic during data collection. A significant correlation was observed between COVID-19 infection and allergic status. Conclusion and recommendations: Allergic children exhibited moderate COVID-19 symptoms, with no cases requiring ICU admission or isolation. These findings underscore the importance of nursing interventions, including continuous monitoring, early detection of complications, and parental education to optimize outcomes for allergic children during viral outbreaks.
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