Randomized Trial of Dexamethasone Versus Prednisone for Children with Acute Asthma Exacerbations

To determine whether 2 doses of dexamethasone is as effective as 5 days of prednisolone/prednisone therapy in improving symptoms and quality of life of children with asthma exacerbations admitted to the emergency department (ED).

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - November 21, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Natalia Paniagua, Rebeca Lopez, Natalia Mu ñoz, Miriam Tames, Elisa Mojica, Eunate Arana-Arri, Santiago Mintegi, Javier Benito Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research