Influence of age on clinical characteristics, pharmacological management and exacerbations in children with asthma

Conclusion Children’s baseline characteristics and exacerbation rates varied according to their age group. Clinical guidelines should consider age at time of diagnosis more discretely than the broad range, 5–16 years, as this appears to impact on asthma severity and management.
Source: Thorax - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Thorax Asthma Source Type: research