Asthma in children. Optimising therapy.

Aust Fam Physician

Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria.

Published: February 1999

Background: Misdiagnosis and over-interpretation of non-specific respiratory complaints is common in children. Once a diagnosis of asthma has been made, there is a confusing range of medications and delivery systems available.

Objective: To review the diagnosis of asthma in children, to understand the correct medication for the disease severity and choose the best delivery system.

Discussion: Having established the diagnosis, regular assessment of the disease severity and level of medication is required. Keeping the medication regimen simple, using the appropriate delivery system and using the lowest dose of medication to control symptoms are the keys to successful management of asthma in childhood.

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