Management of Acute Asthma in Childhood.
From: University Department of Paediatrics, Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
British journal of hospital medicine
- Publish Date:
- ISSN: 0007-1064
- Volume: 50
- Issue: 5
- Pages: 272-5
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Powell C V, et al. Management of Acute Asthma in Childhood.. ;50:272-5
Abstract
In children, acute asthma is one of the most common reasons for admission to hospital. Morbidity and mortality from asthma are unnecessarily high. It is essential that all those caring for asthma patients can accurately assess and treat an acute exacerbation of asthma.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Acute Disease, Asthma, Bronchodilator Agents, Child, Fluid Therapy, Humans, Medical History Taking, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, Patient Admission, Patient Discharge, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Physical Examination
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