Oral versus intravenous steroids in acute exacerbation of asthma--randomized controlled study.

Background: Use of corticosteroids in asthma is a must however the route of administration of steroid in acute exacerbation is a matter of debate. Intravenous steroids used very frequently in clinical practice may not offer any advantage over oral steroids.

Aim: To compare to the efficacy of oral vs intravenous steroids in adults admitted with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma.