To find out the incidence of hyponatremia in pneumonia in children between 2 months and 5 years of age.

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to find out the incidence of hyponatremia in pneumonia in children between 2 months and 5 years of age. Routine blood investigations like Complete blood count, Renal function tests, Serum electrolytes, Random blood sugar, C reactive protein, Blood culture etc. were drawn from the patient and sent without any delay on the day of admission before commencing any treatment.