[Treatment of exacerbation of asthma: what are today's issues?].

During past decades, major progress has been accomplished in the management of acute asthma. Most recent recommendations include evidence-based rationale. The improved quality of clinical guidelines makes them efficient models for medical education.

Another look at emergency room overcrowding: accessibility of the health services and quality of care.

Purpose: To describe both the social characteristics and the health needs of the medical users of a pediatric hospital Emergency Room with special emphasis on frequent use.

Study Selection: Observational study on health services utilization and health care needs of young children consulting at a teaching hospital's Emergency Room.

Data Sources: Mother interview and medical record review.