The impact of COVID-19 on pediatric adenoid hypertrophy in
Beijing
[Abstract] Objective: Since the outbreak of COVID-19,
wearing masks and frequent hand washing have become common phenomena.
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of such lifestyle
changes on adenoid hypertrophy in children in Beijing. Methods:Baidu Index platform was used to search with adenoid hypertrophy as the
keyword, and the search volume of terms from 2017 to 2021 was recorded
weekly. Meanwhile, the visits to adenoid hypertrophy in the
otolaryngology department of Blinded for review in the same period were
collected and compared and analyzed. Results: (1) Baidu index
indicated that the following group to adenoid hypertrophy was mainly
parents of childbearing age, and female parents paid more
attention; (2) From 2017 to 2019, the online attention and outpatient
visits of adenoid hypertrophy increased year by year. After the COVID-19
outbreak, the increasing trend declined and
stagnated. Conclusions: After the outbreak of COVID-19,
epidemic prevention policies (wearing masks, hand hygiene, reducing
movement of people, etc.) have a certain inhibitory effect on adenoid
hypertrophy.
Keywords: adenoid hypertrophy, COVID-19, Baidu Index platform,
masks, hand hygiene