[Sudden death from asthma in childhood, is it preventable?].
Sudden death from asthma is rare but occurs in the young age group. We recently faced this rare situation when 3 asthmatic children were dead on arrival at the local emergency room. All 3 had been treated with beta-2 agonist inhalation on a regular basis, without anti-inflammatory treatment, 2 of the children died while inhaling the beta-2 agonist. It is important that there be clear guidelines and full education about the management of asthma, during and between exacerbations, to prevent such deaths.
Pediatrics Dept., Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon.
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists