A Single-Institution Experience in the Use of Chest Radiographs for Hospitalized Children Labeled as Asthma Exacerbation

• Main Authors: Ela Beyyumi (Author), Mohamed I. Tawil (Author), Huda AlDhanhani (Author), Sara Jameel (Author), Manal Mouhssine (Author), Hasa M. AlNuaimi (Author), Osama Hamdoun (Author), Amnah Alabdouli (Author), Mohammed T. Alsamri (Author), Ghassan A. Ghatasheh (Author), Taoufik Zoubeidi (Author), Abdul-Kader Souid (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Risks of diagnostic radiation have become more notable lately, particularly in young children with chronic medical conditions. This study reports on the cumulative radiation from chest radiographs in children with asthma. Its main purpose was to review our current practice and suggest mi...