Hyponatremia in children with lower respiratory tract infection: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Introduction: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a leading cause of pediatric mortality in Nepal. Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte imbalance in severe infections, but its prevalence and impact in high-altitude, resource-limited settings like Jumla are poorly characterized. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and clinical significance of hyponatremia in children hospitalized with LRTIs at a tertiary hospital in Jumla, Nepal. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2024 to June 2025, including 80 children aged 1 month to 12 years with LRTIs. Serum sodium levels were measured, and hyponatremia was classified as mild (130-134 mEq/L), moderate (125-129 mEq/L), or severe (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 19–22
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026
- Language
- EN