Managing Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations: The Role of Timely Systemic Corticosteroid Administration in Emergency Care Settings—A Multicentric Retrospective Study

Managing Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations: The Role of Timely Systemic Corticosteroid Administration in Emergency Care Settings—A Multicentric Retrospective Study

Background: Asthma is the most prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children. An asthma exacerbation (AE) is a frequent reason for emergency department (ED) visits. An important step in the management of a moderate to severe AE is the administration of systemic corticosteroids (SCS) within 1 h...

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Main Authors: Luna Antonino, Eva Goossens, Josefien van Olmen, An Bael, Johan Hellinckx, Isabelle Van Ussel, An Wouters, Tijl Jonckheer, Tine Martens, Sascha Van Nuijs, Carolin Van Rossem, Yentl Driesen, Nathalie Jouret, Eva Ter Haar, Sabine Rozenberg, Els Vanderschaeghe, Susanne van Steijn, Stijn Verhulst, Kim Van Hoorenbeeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
asthma
asthma exacerbation
children
emergency service
hospital
corticosteroids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/2/164

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