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Published in: BMC Pediatrics 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Study protocol

Epidemiology of respiratory symptoms in children with Down syndrome: a nationwide prospective web-based parent-reported study

Authors: Ruud HJ Verstegen, Roeland WNM van Hout, Esther de Vries

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Children with Down syndrome suffer from recurrent respiratory tract and ear-nose-throat complaints that influence daily life. Little is known about the frequency of these complaints, as well as their relation to co-morbidity and ageing.

Methods/design

A prospective web-based parent-reported observational study was designed for parents having a child with Down syndrome (age 0 to 18 years). Upon registration, parents receive an email containing a link to a weekly questionnaire regarding respiratory symptoms during two consecutive years. Additionally, at the beginning, after one year and at the end of the study they receive an extended questionnaire concerning baseline data, daily activities and medical history. The data will be compared to the ongoing “child-is-ill” study, which collects weekly data in an identical fashion in children that are considered to be “normal as to being ill” by their parents.

Discussion

This study will provide important data on the epidemiology of respiratory symptoms in children with Down syndrome, which will be useful for further studies on treatment options. Also, this study will gain insight in healthcare usage and work absence due to the child’s illnesses.
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Metadata
Title
Epidemiology of respiratory symptoms in children with Down syndrome: a nationwide prospective web-based parent-reported study
Authors
Ruud HJ Verstegen
Roeland WNM van Hout
Esther de Vries
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-14-103

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