Nebulised Budesonide vs. oral Prednisolone for the treatment of acute exacerbation of asthma in children
Date First Published:
September 14, 2011
Last Updated:
October 17, 2011
Report by:
Sarah Jagger, ST4 Emergency Medicine (Bradford Royal Infirmary)
Three-Part Question:
In [children with acute exacerbation of asthma] is [nebulised budesonide better than oral prednisolone] at [reducing hospital admission rates and improving symptoms]
Clinical Scenario:
A 6 year old attends the emergency department with a moderate exacerbation of his asthma.