RISK OF ARRHYTHMIA IN ASTHMATIC CHILDERN.

Introduction:- Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role. Asthma is a clinically classified into; mild intermittent , mild, moderate and severe persistent asthma. Asthma may also be classified as atopic or non-atopic. symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness , and shortness of breath. Aim of the work:- Identification of risk factors in asthmatic children and there relation with arrhythmia. S Subjects and methods:- This study was conducted on 100 children suffering from bronchial asthma aged from 5-12 years who are attendants of pediatric chest unit and pediatric asthma outpatient clinic in Banha university. Results:- In the studied asthmatic children; 65% male and 35% female also 20 children (20%) had abnormal ECG changes (sinus tachycardia) and the most common drug causing arrhythmia is inhaled anticholinergic (IAC). Conclusion:- Risk of arrhythmia in asthmatic children in acute exacerbation or in between attacks using medications especially inhaled anticholinergics.