Single dose oral dexamethasone versus multi-dose prednisolone in the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma in children who attend the emergency department: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Single dose oral dexamethasone versus multi-dose prednisolone in the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma in children who attend the emergency department: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Asthma is a major cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. In acute exacerbations of asthma, corticosteroids reduce relapses, subsequent hospital admission and the need for ß<sub>2</sub>-agonist therapy. Prednisolone i...

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Main Authors: Cronin John, Kennedy Una, McCoy Siobhan, an Fhailí Sinéad, Crispino-O’Connell Gloria, Hayden John, Wakai Abel, Walsh Sean, O’Sullivan Ronan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Asthma
Pediatric
Corticosteroid
Randomized controlled trial
Emergency department
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/141

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