Management of acute expiratory airflow obstruction and exacerbation of asthma in children – Related resources
26.02.2016 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 08.04.2016
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There is insufficient evidence on the effect of oral leukotriene receptor antagonists in adults and children with acute asthma .
Bronchodilators to treat infants with bronchiolitis may not improve oxygen saturation, reduce hospital admission after outpatient treatment, or shorten the duration of hospitalization compared to placebo.
Epinephrine appears to be more effective than placebo for bronchiolitis in outpatients. There is insufficient evidence to support its use in inpatients .
Short acting beta agonists may have limited effect on the symptoms of infants with recurrent wheeze .
Educational intervention for children and/or their families who have attended the emergency department for asthma appears to decrease the need for future emergency department visits and hospital admissions .
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Acute asthma usually develops over several days with gradually worsening symptoms. Symptoms suggesting exacerbations are often underestimated .
Clinical guidelines
- National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute. Expert Panel Report 3 (EPR3): Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma .
Other Internet resources
- Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA).